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Topics related to aviation in Taiwan, including Taiwanese airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation regulations in Taiwan.
Taiwan earthquake strikes Taoyuan Airport as passengers duck for cover: video
An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale has hit Taiwan leaving seven dead and…
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…
Taiwan invests $339M in Mirage 2000-5 fleet combat readiness
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has allocated NT$10.6 billion ($340 million) for the procurement of engine and missile…
EVA Air finalizes order with Airbus for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos
Airbus and EVA Air have finalized an agreement for the Taiwanese airline to purchase 18 long-range A350-1000s and…
China offered $15M bribe to Taiwanese pilot to land Chinook on aircraft carrier
China allegedly offered a Taiwanese army lieutenant colonel $15 million to land a United States-made CH-47 Chinook helicopter…
Airbus ecstatic as EVA Air confirms order for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the acquisition of 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos. According to Bloomberg,…
Taiwan Brave Eagle jet trainer to replace aging AT-3 and F-5 jets by 2024
Taiwan is replacing its aging AT-3 and F-5 training aircraft with the domestically developed Brave Eagle advanced trainer.…
US aerospace and defense companies face Chinese sanctions over Taiwan deals
China is to sanction US aerospace and defense companies Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin for providing weapons, including…
US to sell aircraft tracking system to Taiwan amid Chinese military pressure
The US has agreed to sell to Taiwan a system which will enable its F-16 fighters to detect…
Taiwan to assess Dassault Mirage 2000 service life extension
Taiwan is considering extending the service life of nine of the Dassault Mirage 2000 operated by the Republic…
Taiwan denies donating decommissioned Hawk air defense missiles to Ukraine
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng addressed rumors regarding the transfer of decommissioned Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to…
China increases military activity in Taiwan Strait amid US delegation visit
Chinese fighter jets have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait again, with at least nine entering…
China sends its latest aircraft carrier to Taiwan Strait amid US Secretary visit
A Chinese aircraft carrier, Shandong, has sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait, increasing military tension over Taiwan,…
Taiwan Mirage 2000 fighters remain operational despite concerns: ROCAF
Amid rumors of its retirement, the Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense affirmed that the Mirage 2000 fleet operated…
Passenger slammed after berating China Airlines crew for not speaking Japanese
A passenger is facing public scrutiny after she was caught on video berating China Airlines cabin crew members…
Starlux Airlines chairman faces fine for allowing YouTuber inside cockpit
Starlux Airlines’ chairman and founder Chang Kuo-wei is facing a potential fine for allowing popular aviation YouTuber Sam…
Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines and Alaska Airlines launch partnership
Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has launched its first official partnership with another carrier, Alaska Airlines. The alliance announcement was…
EVA Air collision: Airbus A321 hits parked Boeing B777 causing severe damage
Two EVA Air planes suffered damages after a ground handling accident occurred at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)…