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AutoFlight unveils Matrix (V5000) — five‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL completes public full‑transition demo

Chinese developer AutoFlight unveiled Matrix (V5000), a five‑ton class eVTOL configured for up to 10 passengers in two variants, and completed a public full‑transition flight at its Kunshan low‑altitude test facility. The company bills Matrix as the world’s first five‑ton eVTOL air taxi.

2026-02-05T02:35:49.641215-08:00

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Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00

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Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition

2026-02-04T22:13:54.444873-08:00

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United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

2026-02-04T23:15:33.910231-08:00

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

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Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes Democratic U.S. senators have urged the Pentagon to launch an immediate review of SpaceX after allegations that Chinese investors secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket company, warning of potential national-security risks and requesting a swift departmental assessment, a Reuters-seen letter said.

2026-02-05T04:23:30.469586-08:00

Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes

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AutoFlight unveils Matrix (V5000) — five‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL completes public full‑transition demo Chinese developer AutoFlight unveiled Matrix (V5000), a five‑ton class eVTOL configured for up to 10 passengers in two variants, and completed a public full‑transition flight at its Kunshan low‑altitude test facility. The company bills Matrix as the world’s first five‑ton eVTOL air taxi.

2026-02-05T02:35:49.641215-08:00

AutoFlight unveils Matrix (V5000) — five‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL completes public full‑transition demo

AINonline

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac United Aircraft of China revealed a tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter, positioning the type for a broad set of missions including aerial firefighting, utility work, point-to-point cargo delivery and medevac operations. The company presented the platform as adaptable to heavy-lift and specialized aerial-work roles.

2026-02-04T23:15:33.910231-08:00

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

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Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition Chinese civil drone maker Aerospace Times Feipeng is accelerating expansion into Southeast Asia and the Middle East to offset intense domestic competition, a company executive said. The strategy prioritizes international sales, local partnerships and market diversification as growth prospects tighten at home.

2026-02-04T22:13:54.444873-08:00

Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition

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China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits China Eastern Airlines has set hedging limits for 2026, the carrier told ch-aviation. The decision defines the perimeter of its risk-management policy for the coming year and will influence budgetary planning and financial stability as the airline prepares operational and network activity in 2026.

2026-02-04T21:14:45.319994-08:00

China Eastern sets 2026 hedging limits

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Panasonic Avionics inks MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore integrating LEO constellation into in‑flight connectivity Panasonic Avionics has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies to assess incorporating Spacesail’s planned LEO satellite constellation into its in‑flight connectivity network. The tie‑up aims to provide airlines a low‑latency, high‑bandwidth LEO option, including a China‑focused service footprint for onboard broadband.

2026-02-04T02:55:02.116824-08:00

Panasonic Avionics inks MoU with Shanghai Spacesail to explore integrating LEO constellation into in‑flight connectivity

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EHang unveils VT35 eVTOL prototype EHang has publicly unveiled its VT35 eVTOL prototype, offering a new demonstrator in the company's advanced air mobility programme. The reveal continues EHang's prototype milestones as it advances testing and commercialisation steps for autonomous and piloted eVTOL operations.

2026-02-03T19:27:37.085378-08:00

EHang unveils VT35 eVTOL prototype

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COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow COMAC announced a letter of intent with Shanxi Victory General Aviation for up to six C909 aircraft in a hydrant/aerial‑firefighting configuration during the Singapore Airshow. COMAC said the C909 firefighting variant is certified for aerial firefighting and will be offered as a special‑mission model.

2026-02-02T19:49:09.543392-08:00

COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

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AutoFlight unveils Matrix (V5000) — five‑ton, 10‑seat eVTOL completes public full‑transition demo

Senators ask Pentagon to review SpaceX over alleged secret Chinese investor stakes

Aerospace Times Feipeng ramps up Southeast Asia and Middle East push amid fierce domestic drone competition

United Aircraft of China debuts tandem-rotor unmanned helicopter for firefighting, cargo and medevac

Hype Analysis

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

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