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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

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China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure

2026-06-04T03:13:21.771997-07:00

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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

2026-06-02T20:56:11.442154-07:00

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Volant Aerotech raises Series C funding to back VE25-100 eVTOL toward 2027 certification

2026-06-02T05:11:17.142713-07:00

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

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China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure China is building an industrial policy framework to back a push toward space-based computing infrastructure, backed by the emergence of influential coordinating bodies. The development signals Beijing’s intent to move from scattered efforts toward more centralized, scaled institutional support for on-orbit computing capability.

2026-06-04T03:13:21.771997-07:00

China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure

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ESA’s SMILE solar-wind mission sets May 19 launch on Vega-C to probe how space weather drives magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling ESA’s SMILE spacecraft is scheduled to launch May 19, 2026, on a Vega-C rocket, aiming to advance understanding of solar wind interactions with Earth’s magnetosphere and improve space-weather prediction. The mission underscores Europe’s push to operationalize heliophysics observations through targeted instrumentation.

2026-06-03T11:41:30.326016-07:00

ESA’s SMILE solar-wind mission sets May 19 launch on Vega-C to probe how space weather drives magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling

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China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity China Southern plans to inject $665 million into its regional affiliate, Chongqing Airlines, supporting balance-sheet strength and capacity planning. The move signals continued investment in China’s network build-out and aligns with the carrier’s broader push to stabilize performance after a mixed recovery across the country’s “big three.”

2026-06-02T20:56:11.442154-07:00

China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

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Volant Aerotech raises Series C funding to back VE25-100 eVTOL toward 2027 certification China’s Volant Aerotech has secured a new Series C investment to fund its VE25-100 eVTOL aircraft as it targets a 2027 certification milestone. The financing underscores how capital planning is being tied directly to certification schedules as air-taxi programs move from development toward regulatory readiness.

2026-06-02T05:11:17.142713-07:00

Volant Aerotech raises Series C funding to back VE25-100 eVTOL toward 2027 certification

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China debuts reusable Long March 12B with surprise first flight, delivering Qianfan satellites to orbit China conducted the maiden launch of the reusable Long March 12B without advance warning, placing operational payloads into orbit on its debut flight. The mission delivered Qianfan satellites, underscoring continued expansion of China’s reusable launch capability and near-term satellite deployment cadence.

2026-06-01T03:58:16.476284-07:00

China debuts reusable Long March 12B with surprise first flight, delivering Qianfan satellites to orbit

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China puts four direct-to-device networking test satellites into orbit via Long March 2D launches China’s state media reports launches of direct-to-device and broadband networking test satellites into their planned orbits from Chinese space centers, using Long March 2D rockets. The flights cap a busy period by deploying multiple payloads to validate new connectivity technologies and integrated space-ground networking.

2026-06-01T02:58:54.203300-07:00

China puts four direct-to-device networking test satellites into orbit via Long March 2D launches

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China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m China Eastern Air Holding acquired 229,278,900 A-shares of China Eastern Airlines (MU) between 13 March 2026 and 21 May 2026, valuing the stake purchase at CNY999.8 million (USD147.3 million). The transaction underscores ongoing parent support as MU continues to navigate profitability momentum.

2026-05-31T17:09:55.601455-07:00

China Eastern parent buys 229.3mn A-shares for CNY999.8m

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure

China Southern to inject $665M into Chongqing Airlines to bolster regional capacity

Volant Aerotech raises Series C funding to back VE25-100 eVTOL toward 2027 certification

Hype Analysis

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

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