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China opens door to mass production of home-built pilotless eVTOL aircraft
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has cleared the way for the mass production of a domestically…
China’s AS700 airship completes maiden ferry flight
China’s new civilian airship, the AS700, completed its maiden ferry flight on April 2, 2024. The flight took…
Juneyao Air confirms Manchester as first UK destination after 4-year delay
Chinese carrier Juneyao Air has confirmed Manchester Airport (MAN) as its first destination in the United Kingdom (UK). …
Taiwan detects 26 Chinese military aircraft flying around Taiwan Strait
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense reported on March 14, 2024, that it had detected 26 aircraft belonging to…
China Eastern Airlines takes delivery of 5th home-grown COMAC C919 jet
Aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered the fifth C919 narrow-body airliner to China Eastern…
Boeing hit with $51M settlement over unauthorized exports of defense articles
Boeing and the US Department of State have concluded a $51 million administrative settlement over the unauthorized export…
Airbus allegedly barred Chinese nationals from A400M aircraft during SG Airshow
Chinese visitors at the 2024 Singapore Airshow claimed they were barred from visiting an Airbus A400M German military…
US DOT allows Chinese airlines to increase US passenger flights to 50 per week
The United States Department of Transport (DOT) has agreed to allow Chinese airlines to increase the number of…
AVIC’s large AG600M seaplane completes cold weather tests in northern China
China’s AG600M firefighting amphibious aircraft has completed cold weather testing, according to reports in Chinese media referring to…
London-Gatwick Airport to expand flights to mainland China for summer 2024
Passengers using London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) will benefit from a wider choice of flights between the airport and mainland…
Snowstorms bury airports in China, disrupt Lunar New Year travel for millions
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures affecting central and eastern parts of China are disrupting flights over the Lunar…
EHang sets retail guide price for the world’s first certified eVTOL aircraft
The China-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer EHang has announced the retail guide price for…
Boeing 737 MAX jet on route to Chinese customer for first time in four years
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 is currently making its way to China so it can be delivered to…
British Airways to double Chinese cabin crew numbers as flights to China increase
British Airways has announced it plans to double the number of Chinese cabin crew it employs specifically for…
World’s Top 10 largest airports as of 2024
Airports serve as vital gateways, connecting us to the far reaches of the world. These aviation hubs provide…
Fasten your seatbelt! Here are the most turbulent flight routes of 2023
Although aircraft are built to withstand all types of turbulence and pilots are fully trained to safely operate…
Latest footage of China’s newest aircraft carrier unveiled on state-run TV
China has broadcast footage of its newest aircraft carrier Fujian on CCTV, a state-run television news station. In…
‘Golden veil’ tech can make air defenses see a missile as a passenger jet
A university in China is developing military technology that could trick air defense systems into thinking that a…