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US lifts ban on GE engine exports to COMAC’s C919 and C909 programs

The US Commerce Department has lifted its prohibition on export license approvals for GE Aerospace engines destined for China’s COMAC, clearing the way for propulsion shipments to the C919 and the nascent C909 jetliner programs. The decision reverses controls imposed in late May under national security grounds.

2025-07-03T15:16:25.828587-07:00

FlightGlobal

China Bolsters Industry Appeal Against US Aerospace Tariffs

2025-07-01T10:20:01.060613-07:00

SpaceNews.com

China’s Shenzhou-20 Crew Performs Second EVA to Enhance Tiangong Station

2025-06-27T02:43:07.106944-07:00

Reuters

China Airlines orders 13 Airbus jets, including five A350-900s and eight A321neos

2025-06-25T04:35:43.691383-07:00

Hype Analysis

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

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US lifts ban on GE engine exports to COMAC’s C919 and C909 programs The US Commerce Department has lifted its prohibition on export license approvals for GE Aerospace engines destined for China’s COMAC, clearing the way for propulsion shipments to the C919 and the nascent C909 jetliner programs. The decision reverses controls imposed in late May under national security grounds.

2025-07-03T15:16:25.828587-07:00

US lifts ban on GE engine exports to COMAC’s C919 and C909 programs

Reuters

USS George Washington Arrives Off Manila as China’s Carrier Shandong Docks in Hong Kong The US Navy’s Nimitz-class USS George Washington arrived off the Philippine capital Manila for a scheduled port visit on Thursday, coinciding with the first-ever Hong Kong call by China’s domestically built carrier Shandong. The dual port calls underscore intensifying naval diplomacy and strategic signaling in the Asia-Pacific.

2025-07-03T01:32:03.545896-07:00

USS George Washington Arrives Off Manila as China’s Carrier Shandong Docks in Hong Kong

Air Data News

Iran Air Force Eyes Chinese J-10CE Fighters Amid Fleet Strains The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force has signaled interest in acquiring Chinese Chengdu J-10CE fighters to bolster a fleet hampered by ageing F-14s, MiG-29s and F-4s and recent readiness shortfalls. Talks come after Israeli airstrikes exposed gaps in the IRIAF’s air defence capabilities.

2025-07-02T11:58:38.694466-07:00

Iran Air Force Eyes Chinese J-10CE Fighters Amid Fleet Strains

ThePrint India

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Signals PLAAF Maturity to US, Japan and India China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter made a high-profile public appearance this week, signalling that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s stealth programme has reached operational maturity. Observers in Washington, Tokyo and New Delhi view the deployment as a strategic message of Chinese airpower in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-07-01T20:55:31.035807-07:00

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Signals PLAAF Maturity to US, Japan and India

FlightGlobal

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China Bolsters Industry Appeal Against US Aerospace Tariffs China has joined US and other global aerospace firms in petitioning the US Department of Commerce to abandon proposed aerospace-specific import tariffs, cautioning that new levies would disrupt international supply chains, inflate costs for OEMs and carriers and undermine industry competitiveness.

2025-07-01T10:20:01.060613-07:00

China Bolsters Industry Appeal Against US Aerospace Tariffs

News.CN

China to Set Up First International Deep-Space Exploration Association China plans to establish the world’s first international association dedicated to deep-space exploration, inviting participation from global space agencies and research institutions. The Beijing-based body aims to foster collaboration on lunar, Martian and asteroid missions, standardize mission protocols and share scientific data across members.

2025-06-30T23:26:52.379380-07:00

China to Set Up First International Deep-Space Exploration Association

globaltimes.cn

Air China’s COMAC C909 Makes International Debut on Hohhot–Ulaanbaatar Route Air China flight CA757, operated by the domestically developed COMAC C909, landed at Ulaanbaatar’s Chinggis Khaan International Airport on Tuesday at 09:35 Beijing time after departing Hohhot Baita, marking the type’s first international commercial service. The launch reinforces China’s push to broaden its narrow-body exports and challenge established OEMs on regional Asia-Pacific connections.

2025-06-30T22:59:34.594828-07:00

Air China’s COMAC C909 Makes International Debut on Hohhot–Ulaanbaatar Route

globaltimes.cn

CNSA Shares Earth and Moon Views from Tianwen-2 Asteroid Probe The China National Space Administration released rare images of Earth and the Moon captured by its Tianwen-2 asteroid probe as it continues its deep-space cruise. The spacecraft has been operating smoothly in orbit for over 33 days and is now more than 12 million kilometers from Earth.

2025-06-30T18:59:14.671010-07:00

CNSA Shares Earth and Moon Views from Tianwen-2 Asteroid Probe

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