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Reuters • Kirsty Needham

RAAF Monitored Chinese Navy's Live-Fire Drills via Civilian Radio

RAAF pilots confirmed they were aware of the Chinese navy's live-fire warning, broadcasted on civilian radio while a warship circumnavigated Australia. This challenges initial reports suggesting a lack of awareness about the drills.

2025-03-24T22:43:11.531302-07:00

Breitflyte

Cathay Group Increases Flights to Mainland China for Summer 2025

2025-03-27T05:59:47.704806-07:00

Leeham News

COMAC C919 Secures International Customers, Testing Efficiency

2025-03-27T01:05:34.378821-07:00

Breaking Defense

Boeing Secures NGAD F-47 Fighter Contract Amidst Industry Competition

2025-03-21T08:33:41.196178-07:00

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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South China Morning Post

CJ-1000 Engine Set for Testing on Comac C919 The CJ-1000 engine has surpassed expectations during trial runs, signaling a significant milestone for China's C919 program. This development marks a key step in reducing China's reliance on foreign technology for its aviation industry.

2025-03-28T19:06:57.510420-07:00

CJ-1000 Engine Set for Testing on Comac C919

Reuters

Chinese Airlines Record Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amid Market Challenges China's state-owned airlines report a fifth year of losses, attributing the downturn to intense domestic competition, diminished international travel demand, supply chain issues, and currency depreciation. These factors continue to strain profitability and highlight vulnerabilities in China's aviation sector.

2025-03-28T13:38:15.898001-07:00

Chinese Airlines Record Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amid Market Challenges

SpaceNews.com

China's Megaconstellations Gain Government Support China is advancing in the commercial space sector with government backing for its megaconstellation projects. This initiative aims to expand China's capabilities in satellite internet and other space-based services, marking a significant step in China's aerospace strategy.

2025-03-28T05:08:22.183412-07:00

China's Megaconstellations Gain Government Support

Reuters

China Deploys H-6 Bombers in South China Sea Satellite imagery reveals China's strategic deployment of two long-range H-6 bombers near Scarborough Shoal, reinforcing Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea. This move underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions and China's military presence expansion in this contested maritime region.

2025-03-28T02:21:49.051630-07:00

China Deploys H-6 Bombers in South China Sea

Ars Technica

China's Ambitious Roadmap Targets Planetary Exploration Amid NASA Budget Cuts China has unveiled a comprehensive plan for exploring planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life. This long-term deep space strategy comes as NASA is facing budgetary constraints, potentially affecting the United States' future space exploration initiatives.

2025-03-27T10:48:10.942357-07:00

China's Ambitious Roadmap Targets Planetary Exploration Amid NASA Budget Cuts

AINonline

TCab Tech Secures B+ Round Funding for E20 eVTOL Commercialization TCab Tech has secured B+ round funding to advance the commercialization of its E20 eVTOL aircraft, enhancing its position in the low-altitude economy. This funding boost will accelerate TCab Tech's development and deployment efforts in the burgeoning eVTOL market, contributing to China’s aerospace innovation landscape.

2025-03-27T10:39:35.394402-07:00

TCab Tech Secures B+ Round Funding for E20 eVTOL Commercialization

Breitflyte

Cathay Group Increases Flights to Mainland China for Summer 2025 Cathay Pacific and HK Express plan to operate nearly 300 weekly return flights to 20 Chinese destinations, addressing heightened travel demand and reinforcing Hong Kong as an aviation hub. Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Zhengzhou are among the key destinations in this expanded schedule.

2025-03-27T05:59:47.704806-07:00

Cathay Group Increases Flights to Mainland China for Summer 2025

AeroTime

AirAsia A320neo Makes Emergency Landing in Kuala Lumpur Due to Engine Fire An AirAsia A320neo en route to Shenzhen experienced an engine fire after takeoff, compelling the aircraft to return to Kuala Lumpur. Passengers disembarked safely following the emergency landing. The incident involved a damaged duct in one of the aircraft's engines.

2025-03-27T04:39:44.918099-07:00

AirAsia A320neo Makes Emergency Landing in Kuala Lumpur Due to Engine Fire

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