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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

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

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Shenzhou-20 lands after unplanned 270‑day mission following suspected debris strike; crew honoured

2026-01-21T08:22:45.362551-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

2026-01-21T00:17:44.614725-08:00

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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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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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy Jiaxing airport has opened to civilian traffic and will prioritise air cargo operations, positioning the new facility as a freight-focused gateway. The move creates dedicated capacity for cargo services — including operators referenced in regional reporting such as YTO Cargo Airlines — amid growing Asian logistics activity.

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

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COMAC C919-600 high‑altitude shortened variant photographed in Shanghai ahead of flight‑test campaign A shortened, high‑altitude variant of COMAC’s C919, designated C919‑600, was photographed at the manufacturer’s Shanghai facility and is being staged for an upcoming flight‑test campaign. The images are the first public sighting of the variant, indicating expansion of the C919 family configuration options.

2026-01-21T16:04:34.460739-08:00

COMAC C919-600 high‑altitude shortened variant photographed in Shanghai ahead of flight‑test campaign

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Shenzhou-20 lands after unplanned 270‑day mission following suspected debris strike; crew honoured China's Shenzhou-20 capsule landed at the Dongfeng site on Jan. 19, ending an unplanned 270‑day mission after roughly nine months docked to the Tiangong space station. The return vehicle survived a suspected orbital‑debris strike, and the three crew received aerospace achievement medals and 'Heroic Astronaut' honours on Jan. 21.

2026-01-21T08:22:45.362551-08:00

Shenzhou-20 lands after unplanned 270‑day mission following suspected debris strike; crew honoured

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China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications China's annual satellite launches accelerated sharply from 111 in 2021 to 378 in 2025, driving rapid expansion of LEO constellations and national orbital assets. The surge increases China's on-orbit capacity and raises strategic questions for commercial market balance and defense-related capabilities.

2026-01-21T00:17:44.614725-08:00

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

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DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize two P-8-style anti-submarine warfare mission crew trainers manufactured by South Africa’s TFASA. Authorities intercepted the systems while they were in transit to the People’s Liberation Army of China, and DOJ has opened federal forfeiture proceedings.

2026-01-20T02:30:54.300702-08:00

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA

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China previews Xuntian 2‑meter space telescope with mock observations ahead of 2027 launch China has published mock observations demonstrating the performance of Xuntian, a 2‑meter‑class space telescope designed to operate near its space station, as the program advances toward a planned 2027 launch. The tests aim to validate imaging capability and science readiness ahead of final integration.

2026-01-19T08:05:33.624949-08:00

China previews Xuntian 2‑meter space telescope with mock observations ahead of 2027 launch

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Who Built China’s 2025 Satellite Surge? CAST and SECM Account for Just Over Half China launched almost 400 satellites in 2025, with CAST and SECM responsible for just over half of the spacecraft built and developed. The concentration highlights how a small set of domestic manufacturers dominated production amid a record launch surge this year.

2026-01-19T00:27:56.781634-08:00

Who Built China’s 2025 Satellite Surge? CAST and SECM Account for Just Over Half

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

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

Shenzhou-20 lands after unplanned 270‑day mission following suspected debris strike; crew honoured

China’s Satellite Surge: Growth Curves and Strategic Implications

Hype Analysis

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

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