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Gatwick's £22bn Runway Project Seen Boosting China Trade

Gatwick Airport reports a substantial increase in passenger traffic to China, with figures rising to nearly 550,000 in 2024 from just over 150,000 in 2023. The £22bn Northern Runway project is expected to further enhance trade links between the UK and China.

2025-01-20T03:20:13.247617-08:00

South China Morning Post

AVIC Executives' Profiles Removed Amid Public Absence

2025-01-20T02:08:16.146076-08:00

FlightGlobal

COMAC Aims to Deliver 30 C919s in 2025 Despite Production Challenges

2025-01-20T01:56:13.687854-08:00

AINonline

EHang's Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Downtown Shanghai

2025-01-20T06:28:11.308567-08:00

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EHang's Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Downtown Shanghai EHang Holdings Limited's flagship pilotless eVTOL, the EH216-S, successfully completed its first demonstration flight in downtown Shanghai, marking a significant step in urban air mobility. The event was held at Longhua Airport, affiliated with the East China General Aviation Service Center.

2025-01-20T06:28:11.308567-08:00

EHang's Pilotless EH216-S eVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Downtown Shanghai

Aviation Business News

Gatwick's £22bn Runway Project Seen Boosting China Trade Gatwick Airport reports a substantial increase in passenger traffic to China, with figures rising to nearly 550,000 in 2024 from just over 150,000 in 2023. The £22bn Northern Runway project is expected to further enhance trade links between the UK and China.

2025-01-20T03:20:13.247617-08:00

Gatwick's £22bn Runway Project Seen Boosting China Trade

South China Morning Post

AVIC Executives' Profiles Removed Amid Public Absence AVIC, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer, has taken down the online profiles of key figures, including General Manager Hao Zhaoping and J-20 Chief Designer Yang Wei, neither seen publicly for months. This development comes amid increasing scrutiny of the company's leadership.

2025-01-20T02:08:16.146076-08:00

AVIC Executives' Profiles Removed Amid Public Absence

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COMAC Aims to Deliver 30 C919s in 2025 Despite Production Challenges COMAC, the state-owned aircraft manufacturer, targets the delivery of 30 C919 aircraft in 2025. This comes as the company strives to manage production challenges and previous ambitious targets. COMAC's efforts are crucial to expanding its footprint in the commercial aviation sector.

2025-01-20T01:56:13.687854-08:00

COMAC Aims to Deliver 30 C919s in 2025 Despite Production Challenges

pilotonline.com

Virginia Legislature Targets Drone Security at Shipyards Virginia lawmakers are tightening regulations on drone operations around strategic locations like Newport News Shipbuilding, following a security breach involving a Chinese national. The move aims to enhance defense infrastructure protection against unauthorized aerial surveillance.

2025-01-19T06:52:29.793265-08:00

Virginia Legislature Targets Drone Security at Shipyards

South China Morning Post

China Conducts Hypersonic Missile Tests in Mars Tunnel China has reportedly confirmed the existence of a secretive hypersonic air-to-air missile by conducting heat-resistance tests in an extreme Mars mission tunnel. This development underlines China’s ongoing efforts in advancing hypersonic weaponry capabilities, impacting global defense dynamics.

2025-01-19T06:07:42.794107-08:00

China Conducts Hypersonic Missile Tests in Mars Tunnel

theblackvault.com

FAA Documents Reveal UAP Tracking During Chinese Balloon Incident The FAA has disclosed 129 pages of emails concerning UAP tracking as part of a FOIA request, revealing internal discussions amid heightened tensions from a Chinese balloon incursion. The communications involve Michael Freie, a technical advisor in the Air Traffic Surveillance Services Office.

2025-01-19T05:28:02.671751-08:00

FAA Documents Reveal UAP Tracking During Chinese Balloon Incident

South China Morning Post

Comac Targets Doubling C919 Production to 30 Units in 2025 Comac aims to deliver 30 C919 aircraft this year, scaling down from an initially higher production forecast. This strategic adjustment indicates a more cautious approach to meeting market demand while ensuring production quality and capacity development.

2025-01-19T00:28:06.013157-08:00

Comac Targets Doubling C919 Production to 30 Units in 2025

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