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Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 Crashes in Russia’s Amur Region, Killing All 49 On Board

An Angara Airlines Antonov An-24 turboprop carrying 49 people crashed on Thursday in Russia’s remote Amur region, with rescuers finding burning debris and no survivors as air traffic control lost communication moments before the fatal impact. Authorities have launched an investigation into crew actions and aircraft maintenance.

2025-07-23T23:34:37.432708-07:00

Boeing

Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.4M Pilots, Technicians and Cabin Crew by 2044

2025-07-22T08:08:14.001713-07:00

Vertical Mag

AutoFlight Delivers First Certified Over-1-Ton CarryAll Cargo eVTOL

2025-07-28T10:47:01.906685-07:00

Universe Today

China Unveils Footprint Logo Signaling Crewed Moon Ambitions

2025-07-24T13:30:58.480610-07:00

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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Aviation Week

China’s Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport to Begin Scheduled International Flights China’s Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport in Guangdong province has been admitted to the international aeronautical information publication, paving the way for scheduled international flights for the first time. This milestone extends China’s regional connectivity strategy, unlocking new cross-border services from a previously domestic-only facility.

2025-08-13T13:32:24.443288-07:00

China’s Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport to Begin Scheduled International Flights

asiatimes.com

Taiwan Advances Stealthy Long-Range “Carrier Killer” Missile to Deter PLA Navy Taipei has begun testing a stealth-optimized, long-range anti-ship ballistic missile—dubbed a “carrier killer”—designed to strike Chinese carrier strike groups at ranges beyond 1,000 km. The new system bolsters Taiwan’s sea-denial strategy along the First Island Chain against PLA Navy numerical advantages.

2025-08-12T21:19:50.977790-07:00

Taiwan Advances Stealthy Long-Range “Carrier Killer” Missile to Deter PLA Navy

FreightWaves

Uzbekistan’s My Freighter Launches Scheduled Shanghai–Amsterdam Cargo Route via Tashkent Uzbekistan-based startup My Freighter, in partnership with Air Cargo APAC, has begun twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service linking Shanghai Pudong to Amsterdam Schiphol via its Tashkent hub with a 17-hour transit. Frequency will ramp up to seven weekly flights by year-end.

2025-08-11T13:40:11.721549-07:00

Uzbekistan’s My Freighter Launches Scheduled Shanghai–Amsterdam Cargo Route via Tashkent

South China Morning Post

China’s Private Launch Startups Set Sights on Onshore IPOs Bolstered by Beijing’s recent regulatory support and rising investor confidence, private launch firms such as LandSpace, Astronstone and Space Pioneer are preparing initial public offerings on China’s domestic bourses. The moves aim to secure capital for reusable rocket development, expedite launch cadence and reduce reliance on venture funding abroad.

2025-08-09T23:11:48.656214-07:00

China’s Private Launch Startups Set Sights on Onshore IPOs

Leonard David

Chang’e-6 Samples Reveal ‘Super-Reduced’ Mantle State on Moon’s Far Side Analysis of the 1.935 kg of farside soils returned by China’s Chang’e-6 mission reveals a “super-reduced” state in the lunar mantle, confirming that compositional asymmetries between the near and far sides extend deep into the Moon. These findings refine models of lunar differentiation.

2025-08-09T08:31:50.537121-07:00

Chang’e-6 Samples Reveal ‘Super-Reduced’ Mantle State on Moon’s Far Side

Aviation Week

China’s Shenzhen Airlines Sets December Launch for Shenzhen–Melbourne Route Shenzhen Airlines will inaugurate its first Australia route in late December, launching direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne. The service underscores the carrier’s strategy to tap into recovering Asia-Pacific demand and intensify competition on China–Australia corridors ahead of the busy southern summer season.

2025-08-08T14:23:55.733180-07:00

China’s Shenzhen Airlines Sets December Launch for Shenzhen–Melbourne Route

Breaking Defense

Anduril Expands Indo-Pacific Foothold with Taiwan Altius-600M Delivery and New Taipei Office Anduril Industries has delivered the first of its Altius-600M loitering munitions to Taiwan and established a new Taipei office, bolstering its Indo-Pacific presence amid rising Chinese military pressure. The US defense tech firm is also forging partnerships in South Korea to develop regional UAS capabilities.

2025-08-08T09:36:02.794747-07:00

Anduril Expands Indo-Pacific Foothold with Taiwan Altius-600M Delivery and New Taipei Office

dronelife.com

Heritage Foundation Warns of U.S. Drone Manufacturing and cUAS Gaps Against China A new Heritage Foundation report acknowledges strides in U.S. military drone policy, including regulatory reforms and procurement initiatives, but highlights critical shortfalls in industrial capacity and counter-UAS defenses. The analysis warns these gaps could undermine American readiness in potential high-intensity drone engagements with China.

2025-08-06T10:12:26.480108-07:00

Heritage Foundation Warns of U.S. Drone Manufacturing and cUAS Gaps Against China

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