Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
August 12, 2026
A Z-20F helicopter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy reportedly operated from the deck of a Type 052D destroyer. The images and references circulating on social media…
The COMAC C919 reached one of the key milestones of its career this Wednesday, August 12, by completing its first regular international passenger flight. Operated by Air China, the aircraft…
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Air China operates the first international passenger flight with the Comac C919, between Beijing, China, and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
An Air China COMAC C919 flight has successfully landed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking the first time the Chinese… The post COMAC C919 touches down in Mongolia completing first international…
Air China will put the COMAC aircraft on a flight between Beijing and Mongolia this Wednesday as difficulties in the program persist
Air China will fly the Chinese narrowbody from Beijing to Mongolia on Wednesday, taking the aircraft beyond China on scheduled passenger service for the first time
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India on Tuesday described its border issues with China as “most serious” and asserted that maintaining peace... The post State of border will…
The strategic partnership will see AirAsia-affiliated Teleport set up an ecommerce hub at Avalon including a dedicated air freight operation, handling Chinese goods from online marketplaces such as…
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August 11, 2026
EcoCeres has partnered with SF Group and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF) to launch a customised Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) commercial fuelling programme. The group is working in…
DHL Express has added a new direct flight between Shanghai and Bangkok, increasing capacity on a trade lane linking China and the rapidly growing economies of Indochina. The new flight […]
Despite this week's controversy, the Defense Ministry has told the Xunta de Galicia that it does not plan to object to the establishment in Ferrol of Europe's first plant of the…
DHL Express is expanding its infrastructure and air freight network in China. Its Super Gateway at Shenzhen Airport was expanded for €177 million - according to the company, the largest…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. When Chinese military analysts first assessed India’s Agni-5 following its early tests, several concluded that with a... The post Agni-5 Mk2’s 20%…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. A prominent X account known for geopolitical forecasts has reiterated a longstanding prediction that China will refrain... The post China May Skip…
Over 1,000 flights have been cancelled over the course of two days since Typhoon Dolphin hit the East Coast of China. The cancellations are one of several measures being taken by the Chinese…
With the new US government’s defence focus moving away from Europe, Japan is set to play an expanding role to counter continued modernisation by an assertive China. Japan’s Defense Build-Up Program…
US container imports rose 4.5% in July, according to Descartes data, with China-origin cargo reaching its highest monthly level since July 2025, as demand continued to defy the turbulent trade and…
DHL Express has expanded its presence in Shenzhen and added a new China-Southeast Asia-Europe flight as part of efforts to capitalise on fast-growing data centre and pharma demand. The expansion of…
PRESS RELEASE DHL expands international express logistics capacity in China 08/11/2026, 10:00 AM CEST The company recently expanded its Shenzhen “Super Gateway” with a EUR 177 million investment…
Cameras fitted to a fleet of Royal Navy surveillance drones used by Britain’s elite special forces were found sending data to an internet address in China, raising concerns about security…
In a recent investigation published by The Telegraph, it was revealed that the Royal Navy made a finding regarding the camera system of its fleet of vehicles…
August 10, 2026
Sino Jet was recently honoured with three top awards at the 15th China Finance Summit (CFS). The awards included the 2026 Globalisation Influence Brand, and the 2026 Digital Intelligence & […]
To consolidate its defensive and deterrence capabilities against Chinese military pressure, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the country is increasing production of…
Cameras on the Royal Navy's K3 Scout sea drones sent heartbeat signals to a Chinese IP address. Kraken says the units were NDAA-compliant.
Air cargo demand from China and Europe continued to fall last week partly as a result of the Euorpean Union’s new rules around the import of e-commerce goods. The latest figures from data provider…
China’s CATL, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, has an aviation battery system developed for passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) which has passed a…
The plant will be located almost within sight of the Navy's arsenal, the logistics hub of the Spanish escort fleet and one of the pillars of Navantia's shipbuilding industry. The Arsenal of…
Tonnages from mainland China and Hong Kong to Europe fell for a sixth consecutive week, down 5 percent and 3 percent week on week in week 31. July volumes were down 9 percent month on month and 12…
China’s Greater Bay Area, home to around 86 million consumers, is becoming a major market for premium imported perishables, with demand for seafood, fresh produce, meat and dairy supported by rising…
August 9, 2026
The Japanese government raised its level of concern over Indo-Pacific security, stating that China and Russia are strategically intensifying their military coordination. The…
