Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 22, 2026
Associated Press and other US media have reported issues related to supply, maintenance and crew welfare, while Navy officials…
China is strengthening ties with Ivory Coast on the military front as well, supplying the West African nation's armed forces with two patrol boats and two drones to...
EHang has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau (CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau) to develop infrastructure and operational sites for…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Pakistan’s Army is publicly reported to operate the Chinese-made SLC-2 AESA counter-battery radar system, a mobile weapon-locating... The post…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The geopolitical tension between India and China has intensified following a recent move by New Delhi to... The post Why China’s Xizang Cultural…
After an erroneous grant let a Chinese flying camera reach US buyers, the FCC is sending guidance to every certification body it accredits.
August 21, 2026
DJI names 15 winners in its Enterprise Drone Onboard AI Challenge 2026, from a Colombian banana farm crop counter to closed-loop traffic inspection in China.
Lufthansa and Munich Airport are expanding their joint stopover programme to five more Asian markets. From now on, Lufthansa passengers from China, India, Japan, South Korea and…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you. DJI gets a big win. We have a new drone tariff. And then lastly, we have a Chinese drone maker that is somehow getting FCC…
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China’s narrow-body aircraft, the C919, which is owned by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), made its first international flight on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from Beijing Capital…
China has released new images of its latest military transport aircraft, the Y-15, offering the most detailed view yet of the aircraft during flight testing. The model, previously…
Yangpu Newnew Shipping, which specialises in China-Russia liner services, is now eyeing regular services to Murmansk via the Northern Sea Route. CEO Ke Jin said yesterday that Newnew’s 1,220 teu Xin…
FedEx has launched a non-stop freighter service between its Asia-Pacific hub in Guangzhou, China, and Sydney, Australia. The route between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Sydney Airport…
Indian importers sourcing goods from Asia continue to grapple with freight rate shocks. Indian manufacturers and retailers traditionally rely heavily on Chinese suppliers, so elevated shipping costs…
In 2022 the Russian Federation began its "special operation" against Ukraine, showing the world that the war of... The article Will drones defend Taiwan from Beijing's…
EHang is partnering with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau to develop low-altitude aviation infrastructure in China, with a cross-sea corridor The post EHang and CSCEC Sixth Engineering…
State-owned carrier Ethiopian Airlines has published the shortlist of prequalified companies for building the new international airport in Bishoftu. Among…
Chinese airline China Southern Airlines launched a direct cargo route between Oslo-Gardermoen Airport and Shanghai-Pudong Airport on 19 August 2026…
HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The proposed…
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August 20, 2026
Russia unveiled a new Il-78MK-90A tanker aircraft in export configuration, sparking speculation about which country will receive the aircraft…
The first White House Drone Dominance event packed roughly 40 drone makers into the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, two weeks before Section 232 tariffs hit and hours before Beijing demanded…
EHang today announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement of intent with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau to develop the Cross-Sea Low-Altitude Corridor Project in Lingao, Hainan…
The advances the company has achieved in its robot dogs are backed by unwitting American funding, according to several researchers involved in this type of project and a…
HAECO and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The agreement establishes a…
Shenzhen Airlines, a subsidiary of the Air China group, announced plans to increase seating density on seven Airbus A320neo jets. This will allow the airline to respond to rising demand in China’s…
Ramp-up comes as airline anticipates higher demand during year-end holidays. Singaporean low-cost operator Scoot will expand its Mainland China operations, with the launch of flights to the…
The United States and nine other allied countries will take part in the Northern Viking 2026 (NV26) exercise, held in Iceland and its surrounding waters between August 22 and…
The partnership with China’s Eastern Airports Group (EAG) provides a “practical framework for exploring future aviation links” while “supporting tourism, education, research, trade and cultural…
August 19, 2026
Air China's logistics operation connected China with Bogotá to deliver water treatment plants, generators and tents in a single high-capacity flight.
Air China's logistics operation linked China with Bogotá, delivering water treatment plants, generators and tents on a single high-capacity flight.
