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Court seeks answers over Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft

A court case has been opened seeking clarifications regarding the basis for Nepal Airlines’ use of Chinese aircraft, with the legal process focused on obtaining answers tied to the aircraft and their procurement/operation. The dispute’s particulars will be determined through the court proceedings.

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2026-07-05T21:30:32.914402-07:00

Associated Press

China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts

14 Sources

2026-07-02T02:30:20.502785-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing

3 Sources

2026-07-03T06:24:44.703520-07:00

Reuters

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

4 Sources

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

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Court seeks answers over Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft A court case has been opened seeking clarifications regarding the basis for Nepal Airlines’ use of Chinese aircraft, with the legal process focused on obtaining answers tied to the aircraft and their procurement/operation. The dispute’s particulars will be determined through the court proceedings.

2026-07-05T21:30:32.914402-07:00

Court seeks answers over Nepal Airlines’ Chinese aircraft

SpaceNews.com

3 sources

Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing Hongqing Technology, the satellite-manufacturing affiliate of China’s Landspace, has secured a $191 million funding round—one of the largest single raises for a Chinese commercial satellite maker. The investment is positioned to accelerate satellite production capacity and support broader program execution.

2026-07-03T06:24:44.703520-07:00

Hongqing Technology, Landspace affiliate, raises $191M to scale Chinese commercial satellite manufacturing

Associated Press

14 sources

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China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts Chinese authorities say the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper acted deliberately after experiencing insomnia and anxiety and contemplating suicide. Officials framed the incident as “personal reasons,” offering the first official explanation nearly a week later, following the pilot’s death and 13 injuries.

2026-07-02T02:30:20.502785-07:00

China probe finds Beijing skyscraper crash was deliberate, driven by pilot’s suicidal thoughts

Reuters

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China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower China has ordered groundings for general aviation aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on 26 June, killing the pilot and injuring 13. New tracking data indicates the aircraft came very close to a Hainan Airlines passenger jet, forcing at least two commercial flight landings to be aborted.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

Bloomberg

4 sources

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower Reports say China has imposed an indefinite nationwide suspension on most general aviation flying days after a light sport aircraft crashed into CITIC Tower in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13. The incident, including claims of prior near-miss activity, is prompting renewed scrutiny of aviation oversight and urban airspace safeguards.

2026-06-30T03:44:16.939659-07:00

China reportedly suspends most general aviation indefinitely after light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

AirInsight

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COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a China has not taken either the Airbus A220 or its E2 variant, despite a combined 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 order book. The cluster points to COMAC as the central driver—though with nuance—highlighting how China’s domestic OEM ecosystem shapes airline fleet decisions.

2026-06-29T05:55:31.763688-07:00

COMAC limits Airbus A220 and A320neo-family “crossover” momentum in China: 1,000 A220 and 500 A220 E2 orders—with zero Chinese a

Leeham News

5 sources

Airbus weighs A220-500 stretch while updating Lufthansa’s A220 support plan Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says the company sees demand for a stretched A220 (often discussed as an A220-500 offering up to 185 seats), but Airbus has not reached the point to launch the program. Separately, Airbus and Lufthansa Group signed a deal to support the airline group’s A220 fleet with spares, as Airbus also studies cabin changes to broaden appeal—particularly in markets where A220 sales lag, including China.

2026-06-29T00:19:04.462765-07:00

Airbus weighs A220-500 stretch while updating Lufthansa’s A220 support plan

AeroTime

6 sources

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

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