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China's live-fire drills around Taiwan force widespread reroutes, threaten nearly 900 flights and 100,000 passengers

China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan have forced airline reroutes, delays and cancellations across the island and the wider region. Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration says the manoeuvres could disrupt nearly 900 flights and up to 100,000 passengers; 36 domestic island services were cancelled and some transits diverted.

2025-12-29T18:33:41.144183-08:00

The War Zone

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer

2025-12-29T11:49:25.479824-08:00

Air Data News

Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air agree to buy 55 Airbus A320neo-family jets worth about $8.2B

2025-12-29T03:04:29.080783-08:00

Aviation Week

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

2025-12-29T04:26:09.718334-08:00

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

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China's live-fire drills around Taiwan force widespread reroutes, threaten nearly 900 flights and 100,000 passengers China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan have forced airline reroutes, delays and cancellations across the island and the wider region. Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration says the manoeuvres could disrupt nearly 900 flights and up to 100,000 passengers; 36 domestic island services were cancelled and some transits diverted.

2025-12-29T18:33:41.144183-08:00

China's live-fire drills around Taiwan force widespread reroutes, threaten nearly 900 flights and 100,000 passengers

The War Zone

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer The PLA Navy says its YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile has completed a "finalization test" and was live-fired from a Type 055 destroyer in the first public sea launch. Reports and imagery describe a cold launch and near-vertical waverider profile from the roughly 10,000‑ton warship.

2025-12-29T11:49:25.479824-08:00

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer

Aviation Week

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions Japan will study deploying General Atomics MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft for aerial interception missions, a policy shift driven by repeated Chinese and Russian intrusions into its airspace. The review will assess operational concepts to use MQ-9Bs to detect, track and deter incursions alongside manned assets.

2025-12-29T04:26:09.718334-08:00

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

SpaceWatch Global

China’s Space Industry: Advancements and Strategic Directions (podcast with Blaine Curcio) Analyst Blaine Curcio joins Space Café Radio to assess technological advances, commercialisation and Beijing’s strategic priorities reshaping China’s space industry. The discussion highlights rising launch cadence, reusable-rocket efforts and policy steps intended to propel private firms and expand international cooperation.

2025-12-29T04:10:32.769068-08:00

China’s Space Industry: Advancements and Strategic Directions (podcast with Blaine Curcio)

Air Data News

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Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air agree to buy 55 Airbus A320neo-family jets worth about $8.2B Shanghai-based carriers Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air disclosed agreements to acquire 30 and 25 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft respectively, a combined 55-aircraft commitment valued at roughly $8.2 billion. Deliveries are scheduled for 2028–2032 and remain subject to approvals.

2025-12-29T03:04:29.080783-08:00

Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air agree to buy 55 Airbus A320neo-family jets worth about $8.2B

Reuters

China’s LandSpace positions to challenge SpaceX in the commercial launch market LandSpace, a Chinese commercial launcher, is positioning itself to compete with SpaceX in the global commercial launch market. The startup has openly modeled elements of its strategy and vehicle design on SpaceX, seeking to capture share as China’s private launch sector scales up.

2025-12-28T17:37:25.947742-08:00

China’s LandSpace positions to challenge SpaceX in the commercial launch market

Reuters

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' multi‑service live‑fire drills encircling Taiwan China launched 'Justice Mission 2025', a large‑scale, multi‑service live‑fire exercise encircling Taiwan, deploying army, navy, air force and artillery across five maritime and air zones. Beijing framed the drills as a 'stern warning' against Taiwan independence and sought to demonstrate its ability to cut off external support.

2025-12-28T17:14:51.452812-08:00

China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' multi‑service live‑fire drills encircling Taiwan

South China Morning Post

Tighter Chinese rules and soft economy push private jets offshore and back to commercial travel Tighter Chinese rules on private-jet operations, combined with economic headwinds, are driving wealthy owners to rebase aircraft offshore—notably to Singapore—or forgo dedicated cabins and fly commercial. The shift is eroding demand for China‑based FBOs, hangar capacity and in‑country business‑aviation services.

2025-12-27T23:09:50.690292-08:00

Tighter Chinese rules and soft economy push private jets offshore and back to commercial travel

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China's live-fire drills around Taiwan force widespread reroutes, threaten nearly 900 flights and 100,000 passengers

China conducts first sea launch of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile from Type 055 destroyer

Spring Airlines and Juneyao Air agree to buy 55 Airbus A320neo-family jets worth about $8.2B

Japan to study MQ-9B drones for aerial interceptions amid Chinese and Russian intrusions

Hype Analysis

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

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