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China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

China’s first commercial solar-powered UAV takes flight, with setup in 20 minutes

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has developed what it describes as the country’s first commercial UAV powered by solar energy. The aircraft can be set up for flight in 20 minutes, according to the report; no further details on its performance or intended missions were provided.

2026-11-11T21:05:03.520744-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Orders   Boeing   Jet Airways  
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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Jet Airways liquidator appeals Boeing $92mn claim dismissal

By ch-aviation: India's National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has issued notice to Boeing about an appeal by the liquidator of defunct Jet Airways, seeking a refund of USD92.12 million in advance payments for aircraft that were never delivered.

2026-11-11T21:55:05.335592-08:00
Routes   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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Reuters • Julie Zhu

Kazakhstan's Air Astana plans further China expansion after Middle East crisis-driven shift

By Reuters: Air Astana has more ‌than doubled flights to China since the Middle East crisis began and plans to double them again within one to two years, the Kazakh airline's CEO said, turning an emergency redeployment into a permanent shift toward Asia.

2026-11-11T19:28:12.202250-08:00