News

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan

China launched AlSat‑3B, an Algerian remote‑sensing satellite, from Jiuquan on Jan. 31 aboard a Long March‑2C. Beijing said additional missions have been postponed as authorities prepare for a key human‑spaceflight test; President Xi and Algerian President Tebboune exchanged congratulations after liftoff.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00

Space.com

Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight

2026-01-31T08:03:46.321734-08:00

AINonline

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

ch-aviation

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

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.

News Timeline

Space.com

Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight A Chinese space‑tourism startup has signed actor Johnny Huang Jingyu as a booked passenger and set a 2028 target for its first crewed suborbital flight. The announcement highlights a push from domestic firms to move from test flights to consumer‑facing human spaceflight services.

2026-01-31T08:03:46.321734-08:00

Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight

SpaceNews.com

China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan China launched AlSat‑3B, an Algerian remote‑sensing satellite, from Jiuquan on Jan. 31 aboard a Long March‑2C. Beijing said additional missions have been postponed as authorities prepare for a key human‑spaceflight test; President Xi and Algerian President Tebboune exchanged congratulations after liftoff.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00

China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan

Reuters

China conducts combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Dao) China's People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it carried out combat‑readiness naval and air patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) on Jan. 31. The command said it has stepped up patrols and vigilance in the area since early January.

2026-01-30T19:58:36.139346-08:00

China conducts combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Dao)

AINonline

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

ch-aviation

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

FlightGlobal

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut China's PLA Air Force August 1st aerobatic team has flown seven Chengdu J-10C fighters into Singapore, marking the type's first appearance at the biennial Singapore Airshow. The deployment follows recent reports of the J-10C's combat use alongside Pakistan and rising operational visibility.

2026-01-29T00:31:45.484219-08:00

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut

Reuters

China vows space tourism, space-based AI data centres and resource development within five years China's main space contractor has pledged to develop space tourism, exploit space resources and deploy on-orbit digital infrastructure — including space-based AI data centres — over the next five years, positioning Beijing's state-backed commercial push as a direct challenge to U.S. orbital compute plans.

2026-01-28T22:01:22.894688-08:00

China vows space tourism, space-based AI data centres and resource development within five years

AINonline

❗️

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution' President Xi has instructed government agencies to accelerate adoption of unmanned aircraft systems and eVTOLs, directing regulatory, infrastructure and operational work to cultivate a 'low‑altitude' economy. The move signals Beijing intends to fast‑track commercial drone and urban air mobility deployment across civilian sectors.

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

Menu

China News

China launches AlSat‑3B remote‑sensing satellite for Algeria from Jiuquan

Chinese space‑tourism startup signs actor Johnny Huang, targets 2028 for first crewed suborbital flight

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

Hype Analysis

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

News Timeline