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August 24, 2026
Deliveries will begin only four months after the small Southeast Asian flag carrier firmed an order for 20 Chinese-built regional jets
August 20, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines is drawing closer to awarding the key contracts for the development of its…
August 19, 2026
A new industry report finds that a surge in deliveries of COMAC narrowbody jets is imminent as the Chinese aircraft manufacturer converts its substantial order book into deliveries The post COMAC’s…
August 18, 2026
Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air have expressed interest in the single-aisle jet. COMAC, its manufacturer, is struggling to meet demand
Photo apparently taken in China shows a J-10 with its markings covered, but its authenticity and intended customer remain unconfirmed
August 15, 2026
The US Army awarded Collins Aerospace a contract worth up to US$472 million to support the modernization of its CH-47 Chinook fleet. The agreement includes…
August 14, 2026
Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition (GTF) 2027 will bring together companies and industry professionals from across the aero-engine supply chain in Shanghai, China, in April 2027. Alongside…
August 11, 2026
Typhoon Dolphin, which made landfall around Ningbo yesterday, has added to congestion around East Asian ports, with 2.4m teu of containerships now waiting around ports in China. After typhoons Bavi…
August 9, 2026
In their experiment to simulate nuclear fusion, Chinese scientists managed to reach 70 million degrees for almost 20 minutes (a…
August 8, 2026
Leasing contracts with Chinese companies lead monthly sales, while deliveries remain below last year's pace.
August 7, 2026
DJI opened reservations for the Osmo 360 II in China on August 7 and confirmed an August 13 launch. Swappable lenses answer the first generation's loudest complaint — and the US still has no price…
Belgium officially blocked the acquisition of helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Ireland-based company controlled by Chinese group Great…
Leasing deals with China companies dominate monthly sales while deliveries remain below last year’s pace
Airframer nearly halfway to delivery target after handing over 67 aircraft in July. Airbus’s net orders for this year have surpassed 1,000 after the airframer added more than 200 to its total during…
August 6, 2026
Belgium has blocked the acquisition of Ostend-based helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), an Irish… The post Belgium blocks China-linked takeover of helicopter operator NHV…
August 5, 2026
New licensing requirements for controlled drones and components could create additional challenges for manufacturers already adapting to changing U.S. regulations. China has announced new export…
August 4, 2026
The helipad was initially expected to be finished by the time Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in September The post Trump Orders White House Helipad Construction Redo: Report appeared first on…
The Xinhua news agency reports that Indonesian helicopter operator Whitesky Group has signed an order with Chinese commercial passenger electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) enterprise…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In a major strategic shift along the South Asian front, Pakistan has positioned a formidable fleet of... The post Border Escalation: Pakistan…
August 2, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The cross-border trade between India and China through Shipki La, known as the ancient silk route joining... The post India-China border trade via…
July 31, 2026
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COMAC completed the first flight of its C919-600 last Wednesday, a shortened, high-altitude version of the C919. COMAC has 40 firm orders
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Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan.
Anta Scaffolding has been appointed to carry out part of the scaffolding works for the first phase of the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. The China-based company has joined…
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July 30, 2026
SAL Saudi Logistics Services has begun business in China, with Hong-Kong headquartered TAM Group as its strategic partner. The Saudi Arabia-based logistics and supply chain solutions provider has…
IATA released data for June 2026 global passenger demand, showing overall contraction due to domestic market declines in China, the US, and Japan, and weak but improving international demand for…
July 29, 2026
Chinese operator Xizang Airlines is the type’s launch customer, with 40 examples on order. The high-altitude variant of Comac’s C919 narrowbody has completed its first test flight at Shanghai’s…
July 20, 2026
Airbus continues to strengthen its order portfolio with new contracts announced during the Farnborough International Aeronautical Hall and in the days before the competition. To the commitments..
A bill introduced in the US House of Representatives would require federal officials to review past acquisitions of… The post US House bill seeks to reopen review of Chinese ownership of Cirrus…
July 17, 2026
Air China has informed the Shanghai Stock Exchange of the purchase of 15 A350-900 widebodies, with an additional… The post Air China orders 15 A350-900s with additional 40 A320neos for Shenzhen…
July 9, 2026
Domestic contractors vying for U.S. air traffic control modernization projects are citing Chinese business ties as well as cyber and national security concerns in their latest bid to shut out…