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China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait

China deployed 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in a show of force while the PLAN carrier Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait, marking an escalation in near-term cross-strait military signaling. Taiwan responded by deploying air patrol forces, underscoring rising operational tempo and friction around airspace access.

2026-04-21T15:49:49.000748-07:00

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China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains

2026-04-21T04:47:39.319658-07:00

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

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China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

2026-04-20T22:11:42.723673-07:00

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China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait China deployed 24 fighter jets toward Taiwan in a show of force while the PLAN carrier Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait, marking an escalation in near-term cross-strait military signaling. Taiwan responded by deploying air patrol forces, underscoring rising operational tempo and friction around airspace access.

2026-04-21T15:49:49.000748-07:00

China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait

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Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia Dronamics says Japan’s Asia Air Survey is its first Japanese investor, pairing capital with a plan to market the Black Swan MALE drone across Asia. The company is also opening a Japan subsidiary to expand Black Swan operations and grow a local footprint.

2026-04-21T08:11:19.808676-07:00

Dronamics secures Japan investment via Asia Air Survey; opens Japan subsidiary to scale Black Swan MALE drone operations in Asia

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China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains A Chinese firm has reportedly completed a successful in-flight test of liquid hydrogen propulsion. The coverage focuses on what is publicly known so far, placing the effort in the broader context of China’s rapid experimentation with hydrogen-powered aerospace systems and potential scalability for future vehicles.

2026-04-21T04:47:39.319658-07:00

China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains

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Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity secures aviation operator certificate (AOC) Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity has secured an aviation operator certificate (AOC). The certification milestone positions the carrier to launch or expand commercial flight operations within Mongolia, subject to subsequent regulatory and operational steps.

2026-04-20T23:49:13.987291-07:00

Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity secures aviation operator certificate (AOC)

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China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s China Express Airlines will reallocate CNY925 million (USD135.7 million) from proceeds of its 2022 private share placement to acquire five COMAC C909 regional jets. The funding move links capital sourcing to fleet expansion plans centered on the C909 program’s commercial availability.

2026-04-20T22:11:42.723673-07:00

China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

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Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is weighing a fleet add focused on long-haul capability ahead of a targeted move into Europe. At Routes Asia 2026, commercial director Turbold Tserenkhuu said the carrier is considering leasing two Airbus A321-200NX(LR) (A321LR) aircraft and two A330-200s.

2026-04-20T21:58:02.904656-07:00

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

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Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten Chinese airlines are reducing flights between Australia and Europe, according to ch-aviation, as carriers rebalance schedules to manage demand, cost, and routing efficiency. The move shifts capacity away from Australia-Europe connectivity toward alternative network structures across their broader long-haul system.

2026-04-20T20:52:25.920296-07:00

Chinese carriers cut Australia-to-Europe capacity, reshaping transpacific routing as demand and network trade-offs tighten

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SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB SkyDrive says Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted it Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification under MLIT, making the company the first dedicated eVTOL developer in Japan to achieve the designation. The approval is positioned as a major milestone toward type certification and later Advanced Air Mobility commercialization.

2026-04-19T22:06:23.640993-07:00

SkyDrive becomes Japan’s first eVTOL developer to receive Approved Design Organization (ADO) certification from JCAB

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China sends 24 fighters toward Taiwan as Liaoning carrier transits Taiwan Strait

China conducts liquid-hydrogen propulsion in-flight test—signals growing confidence in cryogenic powertrains

Hunnu Air considers leasing A321LRs and A330-200s to launch Europe expansion plans

China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

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