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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

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Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

SpaceNews.com

China to accelerate 2026 launch cadence with crewed-lunar tests, moon mission and reusable‑rocket trials

2026-01-28T06:59:08.523252-08:00

Hype Analysis

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

October 3, 2024 - China's aviation industry in September 2024 expanded international routes, advanced the COMAC C919, and navigated competitive pressures. Read More.

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China stages combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) in South China Sea On Jan. 31 the PLA Southern Theater Command said it carried out combat‑readiness naval and air patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal), and has stepped up patrols since early January by organizing additional naval and air forces.

2026-01-30T19:58:36.139346-08:00

China stages combat‑readiness naval and air patrols around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) in South China Sea

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market Germany’s Elektra Solar has opened a China subsidiary to pursue sales, support and local partnerships for its electric training aircraft in the Chinese market. The move aims to accelerate customer outreach, certification engagement and potential production or supply‑chain ties as Elektra targets training schools and operators.

2026-01-30T06:18:42.582662-08:00

Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

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Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos Qingdao Airlines is seeking $225 million in financing to acquire three Airbus A321neo single‑aisle aircraft. The funding request is intended to underwrite the purchase of the three A321neos and constitutes a targeted capital raise to expand and modernize the carrier’s narrowbody fleet.

2026-01-29T14:34:10.020881-08:00

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

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PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut China's PLA Air Force August 1st aerobatic team has flown seven Chengdu J-10C fighters into Singapore, marking the type's first appearance at the biennial Singapore Airshow. The deployment follows recent reports of the J-10C's combat use alongside Pakistan and rising operational visibility.

2026-01-29T00:31:45.484219-08:00

PLA August 1st team brings seven J-10C fighters to Singapore Airshow for type's debut

Reuters

China vows space tourism, space-based AI data centres and resource development within five years China's main space contractor has pledged to develop space tourism, exploit space resources and deploy on-orbit digital infrastructure — including space-based AI data centres — over the next five years, positioning Beijing's state-backed commercial push as a direct challenge to U.S. orbital compute plans.

2026-01-28T22:01:22.894688-08:00

China vows space tourism, space-based AI data centres and resource development within five years

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Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution' President Xi has instructed government agencies to accelerate adoption of unmanned aircraft systems and eVTOLs, directing regulatory, infrastructure and operational work to cultivate a 'low‑altitude' economy. The move signals Beijing intends to fast‑track commercial drone and urban air mobility deployment across civilian sectors.

2026-01-28T07:19:24.470852-08:00

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

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China to accelerate 2026 launch cadence with crewed-lunar tests, moon mission and reusable‑rocket trials China plans a stepped‑up 2026 space manifest aiming for a record launch cadence while conducting tests tied to a future crewed lunar program, flying a major lunar mission and validating reusable‑rocket technologies — signalling a push toward operational lunar capability and higher domestic launch tempo.

2026-01-28T06:59:08.523252-08:00

China to accelerate 2026 launch cadence with crewed-lunar tests, moon mission and reusable‑rocket trials

PaxEx.Aero

Airbus adds China’s Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to HPCplus Airbus has added China's Spacesail (Qianfan) low-Earth-orbit constellation to its HPCplus portfolio, positioning Spacesail as a native LEO option within the OEM's inflight-connectivity offering. The move opens the door to commercial talks with airlines about deploying Spacesail services on HPCplus-equipped airframes.

2026-01-26T18:59:54.299276-08:00

Airbus adds China’s Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to HPCplus

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Germany’s Elektra Solar opens China subsidiary to pursue electric training aircraft market

Qingdao Airlines seeks $225M financing to acquire three Airbus A321neos

Xi orders a fast track for UAS and eVTOLs in push for a 'low‑altitude economic revolution'

China to accelerate 2026 launch cadence with crewed-lunar tests, moon mission and reusable‑rocket trials

Hype Analysis

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

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