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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

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2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00

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China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

Space.com

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China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar activities into human spaceflight for Moon landings by 2030; NASA arms Artemis with crewe China is reshaping its lunar program by merging Chang’e robotic probe work with its human spaceflight plans to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030. Separately, NASA has selected Venturi Astrolab and Lunar Outpost to supply Artemis crewed lunar terrain vehicles (LTVs), with student teams developing lunar robotics for 2026.

2026-05-27T11:13:00.583858-07:00

China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar activities into human spaceflight for Moon landings by 2030; NASA arms Artemis with crewe

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FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production FAA leadership expects the 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the MAX 10 to be approved before year-end. Boeing says it has FAA clearance to raise 737 production to 47 aircraft per month (from 42), with a longer-range target of 47/month in 2026 and progress on the MAX 7/10 certification campaigns.

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

Bloomberg

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919 Bloomberg reports that China has been “slow-walking” approvals of Airbus delivery paperwork as leverage in a dispute over how quickly EASA certifies Chinese-made aircraft—particularly the COMAC C919. The reported aim is to accelerate European certification timelines amid continuing regulatory friction.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

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China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines Tibet Airlines has rebranded to Xizang Airlines, aligning the carrier’s brand identity with the region’s Chinese-language name. The change signals a repositioning of the airline’s market presence and corporate representation while it continues serving its regional network within China.

2026-05-26T08:56:32.349913-07:00

China’s Tibet Airlines rebrands as Xizang Airlines

SpaceNews.com

Mega Engine completes long-duration hot-fire of closed-cycle kerosene/LOX staged-combustion rocket engine China’s Mega Engine says it has successfully run a long-duration hot-fire of a closed-cycle kerosene–liquid oxygen engine using a reusable staged-combustion architecture. The test adds another data point to China’s engine development push aimed at improving durability and enabling repeatable launch hardware.

2026-05-26T03:56:34.682735-07:00

Mega Engine completes long-duration hot-fire of closed-cycle kerosene/LOX staged-combustion rocket engine

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Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission China is set to launch the three-person Shenzhou 23 crew to the Tiangong space station from Jiuquan on May 24, marking a record-length planned stay of about one year. The mission follows Tiangong’s continuous occupation since June 5, 2022, and includes Hong Kong’s first astronaut.

2026-05-23T15:26:31.297723-07:00

Shenzhou 23 launches with 3-person crew to Tiangong on May 24—China’s first year-long station mission

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China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation China is set to launch Shenzhou-23 on Sunday from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, sending three astronauts—Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan and Lai Ka-ying—to Tiangong. The mission will relieve an overdue crew and could mark the start of China’s first year-long stay in orbit, with Lai becoming Hong Kong’s first astronaut on a Chinese space station flight.

2026-05-22T22:42:22.261557-07:00

China to launch Shenzhou-23 to Tiangong with first Hong Kong taikonaut, starting an overdue crew rotation

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

China integrates robotic Chang’e lunar activities into human spaceflight for Moon landings by 2030; NASA arms Artemis with crewe

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

Hype Analysis

China's Aviation Industry in September 2024: Key Developments and Trends

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