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China launches Tianwen-2 to return samples from near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa

China on Thursday launched Tianwen-2 aboard a Long March 3B from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan, initiating its first asteroid sample-return mission. The probe will rendezvous with near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa, a suspected lunar fragment, to collect and return surface samples to Earth.

2025-05-28T02:06:44.636711-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

China’s Private Rockets Log Trio of Launches as Tianwen-2 Readies Liftoff

2025-05-23T13:58:31.208450-07:00

Bloomberg

China lifts Boeing delivery ban after 90-day US tariff truce

2025-05-12T22:43:13.027985-07:00

Breitflyte

China Airlines Confirms Order for 14 Boeing 777X Jets, Including Four Freighters

2025-05-08T04:51:11.665663-07:00

Hype Analysis

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

October 3, 2024 - China's aviation industry in September 2024 expanded international routes, advanced the COMAC C919, and navigated competitive pressures. Read More.

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Air Data News

COMAC Marks Two Years of C919 Service with China Eastern COMAC and China Eastern Airlines marked two years since the first commercial flight of the C919, China’s domestically designed narrow-body, as the jet continues to build operational experience. The milestone underscores Beijing’s push to diversify narrow-body supply chains and challenge established OEMs.

2025-05-28T11:42:30.491288-07:00

COMAC Marks Two Years of C919 Service with China Eastern

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Air Serbia Secures Russian Overflight for Direct Belgrade–Shanghai Service Air Serbia has obtained approval to use the Trans-Siberian air corridor through Russian airspace, enabling direct scheduled flights between Belgrade and Shanghai, a pivotal step in its long-haul expansion aimed at strengthening connectivity with East Asia and optimizing flight times.

2025-05-28T10:31:26.423256-07:00

Air Serbia Secures Russian Overflight for Direct Belgrade–Shanghai Service

Space.com

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China launches Tianwen-2 to return samples from near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa China on Thursday launched Tianwen-2 aboard a Long March 3B from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan, initiating its first asteroid sample-return mission. The probe will rendezvous with near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa, a suspected lunar fragment, to collect and return surface samples to Earth.

2025-05-28T02:06:44.636711-07:00

China launches Tianwen-2 to return samples from near-Earth asteroid Kamo’oalewa

The War Zone

New Images Reveal China’s KJ-3000 AEW&C Jet in Detail New imagery reveals the KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control jet in detail, showcasing its next-generation AESA radar dome and advanced airframe modifications. Slated for induction into China’s growing AEW&C fleet, the twin-engine aircraft will enhance PLAAF long-range surveillance, threat detection and airborne command capabilities.

2025-05-27T11:06:07.726327-07:00

New Images Reveal China’s KJ-3000 AEW&C Jet in Detail

theaviationgeekclub.com

Indonesia to Procure 42 Used J-10C Fighters from China, Weighs Su-35 Deal Revival Indonesia's Air Force has approved plans to acquire 42 secondhand Chengdu J-10C fighters from China, which would operate alongside its emerging Rafale fleet. Jakarta is also weighing the revival of a deferred Russian Su-35 deal, signaling a broader diversification of its airpower modernization program ahead of Indo Defence Expo.

2025-05-27T01:01:33.048274-07:00

Indonesia to Procure 42 Used J-10C Fighters from China, Weighs Su-35 Deal Revival

Air Data News

Egypt’s Air Force Signals Shift Toward Chinese J-35A Stealth Fighter During April’s Eagle of Civilization 2025 exercise at Wadi Abu Rish Air Base, a senior Egyptian Air Force commander signalled interest in China’s J-35A stealth fighter, marking Cairo’s first public nod to potentially shifting its procurement strategy toward Beijing-designed combat aircraft.

2025-05-25T03:16:08.340820-07:00

Egypt’s Air Force Signals Shift Toward Chinese J-35A Stealth Fighter

NASA Spaceflight

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China’s Private Rockets Log Trio of Launches as Tianwen-2 Readies Liftoff China’s commercial launch sector achieved three distinct orbital missions this month—including a key return-to-flight milestone—underscoring rapid private-rocket growth. Meanwhile, the China National Space Administration is finalizing preparations for the Tianwen-2 interplanetary probe, set to embark on asteroid and comet exploration.

2025-05-23T13:58:31.208450-07:00

China’s Private Rockets Log Trio of Launches as Tianwen-2 Readies Liftoff

Air & Space Forces Mag

USAF Must Rapidly Expand F-35 Fleet to Counter China’s 5th-Gen Surge As China accelerates deployment of J-20 and next-generation stealth fighters, the US Air Force risks being outmatched. Service leaders must urgently scale up F-35 acquisitions and basing options to maintain stealth capability advantages, close the widening fifth-generation gap and deter adversary air operations.

2025-05-23T13:20:44.982268-07:00

USAF Must Rapidly Expand F-35 Fleet to Counter China’s 5th-Gen Surge

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