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China Unveils Footprint Logo Signaling Crewed Moon Ambitions

Beijing’s new space program logo—a stylized crescent moon bearing twin footprints—provides a clear indicator of its objective: a human landing on the lunar surface. The branding aligns with China’s accelerating development of heavy-lift rockets and recent lunar exploration milestones.

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

Reuters

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

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

Bloomberg

Three Boeing Jets Delivered to Chinese Carriers in One Day Amid Trade Thaw

2025-07-14T14:21:44.436925-07:00

Hype Analysis

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Universe Today

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China Unveils Footprint Logo Signaling Crewed Moon Ambitions Beijing’s new space program logo—a stylized crescent moon bearing twin footprints—provides a clear indicator of its objective: a human landing on the lunar surface. The branding aligns with China’s accelerating development of heavy-lift rockets and recent lunar exploration milestones.

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

China Unveils Footprint Logo Signaling Crewed Moon Ambitions

Reuters

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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

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

SpaceNews.com

China Tightens Quality Oversight for Commercial Space Sector Beijing has issued new quality control regulations for its commercial space sector, requiring private launchers and satellite operators to comply with standardized supervision measures, enhance safety protocols and submit to government audits. The rules mark a strategic push to standardize China’s burgeoning private space industry and mitigate risk.

2025-07-23T07:49:40.253264-07:00

China Tightens Quality Oversight for Commercial Space Sector

Aviation Week

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Hubei International Cargo Airlines to Base Freighters at Ezhou, Plans 50-Strong Fleet by 2040 Hubei International Cargo Airlines has launched with plans to station at least 20 freighters—including widebodies—at Ezhou Huahu Airport in Hubei over the next five years, targeting a 50-aircraft fleet by 2040 to serve growing intercontinental cargo routes.

2025-07-23T04:11:34.831921-07:00

Hubei International Cargo Airlines to Base Freighters at Ezhou, Plans 50-Strong Fleet by 2040

South China Morning Post

Rocket Bottlenecks Cloud Launch Schedule for China’s Qianfan Mega-Constellation China’s ambitious Qianfan mega-constellation, targeting tens of thousands of broadband satellites, is facing significant launch vehicle shortages and intense competition for launch slots. Industry sources warn limited rocket availability could delay planned deployment targets and cloud Beijing’s sovereign broadband aspirations.

2025-07-22T15:11:25.617806-07:00

Rocket Bottlenecks Cloud Launch Schedule for China’s Qianfan Mega-Constellation

Boeing

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Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.4M Pilots, Technicians and Cabin Crew by 2044 Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook, released at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, forecasts a need for nearly 2.4 million new commercial aviation professionals by 2044. That includes 660,000 pilots, 710,000 maintenance technicians and 1 million cabin crew to support an expanding global fleet amid surging travel demand.

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

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

South China Morning Post

China’s J-35B Carrier Stealth Fighter Enters Serial Production, Challenging F-35C New state-media photos show China’s carrier-capable J-35B stealth fighter has entered low-rate serial production and may already be deployed with the PLAN, marking Beijing’s rapid naval aviation advancement. The J-35B’s integration, complete with naval insignia and production tail numbers, poses a direct challenge to US F-35C carrier operations.

2025-07-21T19:15:20.992886-07:00

China’s J-35B Carrier Stealth Fighter Enters Serial Production, Challenging F-35C

Cargo Facts

Royal Air introduces Philippines’ first A321F on China–Clark cargo route Royal Air Philippines will become the first carrier in the Philippines and the third in Southeast Asia to operate Airbus narrowbody freighters after taking delivery of two ex-SmartLynx A321-200PCFs. Nanning Communications Investment Group placed the jets, which will begin cargo flights between Nanning and Clark on July 28.

2025-07-21T16:31:44.970044-07:00

Royal Air introduces Philippines’ first A321F on China–Clark cargo route

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