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China launches uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong as contingency lifeboat for stranded crew

China launched the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to the Tiangong space station on Nov. 24, flying an earlier-than-planned mission to deliver supplies and act as a contingency 'lifeboat' after a suspected orbital-debris strike damaged Shenzhou-20's return vehicle and left three astronauts temporarily unable to undock.

2025-11-24T09:15:05.915938-08:00

News.CN

Shenzhou-20 crew to return Friday aboard Shenzhou-21; landing set for Dongfeng

2025-11-13T16:37:50.252755-08:00

Reuters

Vietjet to restart COMAC jet operations next week after one-month pause, boosting Chinese planemaker's international push

2025-11-19T21:04:40.065262-08:00

Royal Aeronautical Society

Dubai Airshow 2025: 300+ aircraft commitments expected as flydubai, Etihad book Airbus deals and Joby debuts eVTOL display

2025-11-14T00:53:47.849563-08:00

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News.CN

CNSA unveils two-year action plan to back Chinese commercial space firms and push international cooperation China's National Space Administration released a two-year action plan to strengthen commercial space firms, promote international cooperation and encourage companies to "go global." The CNSA invited private enterprises to help developing countries build satellite applications and expand overseas partnerships.

2025-11-25T22:51:00.388211-08:00

CNSA unveils two-year action plan to back Chinese commercial space firms and push international cooperation

Live Science

China launches unmanned 'lifeboat' to Tiangong, paving way for return of marooned Shenzhou-21 crew

2025-11-25T19:50:40.387550-08:00

Aviacionline

Argentina ratifies China Eastern’s Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires service — first regular China–Argentina commercial link Argentina's government ratified China Eastern Airlines' Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires route via Disposition 42/2025, formally authorising the carrier to operate a regular commercial link between China and Argentina. Tickets are already on sale at US$2,222 per leg, marking the first scheduled China–Argentina passenger service.

2025-11-25T19:50:12.133804-08:00

Argentina ratifies China Eastern’s Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires service — first regular China–Argentina commercial link

San Diego Union-Tribune

USS Abraham Lincoln departs San Diego on unannounced deployment; destination undisclosed On Nov. 21 the nuclear‑powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72) departed Naval Base San Diego on an unannounced deployment. The Navy has not disclosed whether the carrier will operate in the Indo‑Pacific, the Middle East, or both, leaving its operational area unspecified.

2025-11-25T16:24:52.911677-08:00

USS Abraham Lincoln departs San Diego on unannounced deployment; destination undisclosed

South China Morning Post

LandSpace to attempt first reusable-rocket launch on Saturday, testing China’s commercial reusability push Chinese start-up LandSpace will attempt its first reusable-rocket launch on Saturday; a successful flight would validate recoverable launch capability for the company and give a major boost to China’s commercial launch sector, signalling tangible progress toward domestic reusability and higher operational cadence.

2025-11-25T16:19:58.073010-08:00

LandSpace to attempt first reusable-rocket launch on Saturday, testing China’s commercial reusability push

ch-aviation

Air China and Rolls‑Royce complete $315M BAESL engine MRO facility at Beijing Capital Air China and Rolls‑Royce have finished construction of Beijing Aero Engine Services (BAESL), a $315 million, 50/50 maintenance, repair and overhaul joint venture at Beijing Capital. The new facility adds in‑country engine overhaul capacity to support Rolls‑Royce‑powered fleets and regional MRO demand.

2025-11-24T19:04:01.625255-08:00

Air China and Rolls‑Royce complete $315M BAESL engine MRO facility at Beijing Capital

Space.com

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China launches uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong as contingency lifeboat for stranded crew China launched the uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to the Tiangong space station on Nov. 24, flying an earlier-than-planned mission to deliver supplies and act as a contingency 'lifeboat' after a suspected orbital-debris strike damaged Shenzhou-20's return vehicle and left three astronauts temporarily unable to undock.

2025-11-24T09:15:05.915938-08:00

China launches uncrewed Shenzhou-22 to Tiangong as contingency lifeboat for stranded crew

AINonline

Aero Asia spotlights general aviation and China’s low‑altitude economy as Bombardier, Bell and Pratt & Whitney Canada exhibit China’s Aero Asia show is positioning general aviation and the 'low‑altitude economy' as strategic growth areas, with international OEMs — Bombardier, Bell Textron and Pratt & Whitney Canada — among exhibitors showcasing products and services aimed at China’s expanding regional, business and recreational aviation markets.

2025-11-24T08:50:15.365426-08:00

Aero Asia spotlights general aviation and China’s low‑altitude economy as Bombardier, Bell and Pratt & Whitney Canada exhibit

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