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China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m

China Eastern Air Holding acquired 229,278,900 A-shares of China Eastern Airlines (MU) between 13 March 2026 and 21 May 2026, valuing the stake purchase at CNY999.8 million (USD147.3 million). The transaction underscores ongoing parent support as MU continues to navigate profitability momentum.

2026-05-31T17:09:55.601455-07:00

Bloomberg

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

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

Associated Press

Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth after nearly seven-month Tiangong stay, handing off via Shenzhou-22

2026-05-29T06:10:27.080349-07:00

Reuters

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

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

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China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m China Eastern Air Holding acquired 229,278,900 A-shares of China Eastern Airlines (MU) between 13 March 2026 and 21 May 2026, valuing the stake purchase at CNY999.8 million (USD147.3 million). The transaction underscores ongoing parent support as MU continues to navigate profitability momentum.

2026-05-31T17:09:55.601455-07:00

China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m

Associated Press

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Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth after nearly seven-month Tiangong stay, handing off via Shenzhou-22 China’s Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew parachuted into the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia, ending a ~7-month mission on the Tiangong space station. The return followed a station handover that used Shenzhou-22, launched empty in November 2025 to replace Shenzhou-20 after space-debris damage.

2026-05-29T06:10:27.080349-07:00

Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth after nearly seven-month Tiangong stay, handing off via Shenzhou-22

SpaceNews.com

China’s next wave of reusable rockets set for upcoming debuts and first-stage recovery attempts A new batch of Chinese state-led and commercial rockets is nearing first flight, with multiple programs scheduled to debut over the coming weeks and months. Several efforts are also focused on first-stage recovery—signaling continued momentum toward repeatable, reusable launch architectures.

2026-05-29T02:44:43.571078-07:00

China’s next wave of reusable rockets set for upcoming debuts and first-stage recovery attempts

Reuters

China builds launch-pad infrastructure near nuclear missile silos, according to satellite imagery Satellite images indicate China is constructing a network of launch pads and related infrastructure adjacent to the isolated sites that house the country’s longest-range nuclear missiles. The build-out suggests efforts to increase readiness and/or operational flexibility of silo-based deterrent forces.

2026-05-28T22:55:01.145867-07:00

China builds launch-pad infrastructure near nuclear missile silos, according to satellite imagery

AeroTime

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

Reuters

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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

Bloomberg

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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

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China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m

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

Shenzhou-21 crew returns to Earth after nearly seven-month Tiangong stay, handing off via Shenzhou-22

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

Hype Analysis

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

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