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News related to aviation in the People’s Republic of China. This could include anything from stories about Chinese airlines to national aviation policy.
Chinese navy looks for older graduates to pilot carrier-based aircraft
The Chinese navy is looking to recruit older graduates as the next generation of carrier-based aircraft pilots. In…
Beijing International Airport drops negative COVID-19 test requirement: reports
China’s largest airport, the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) no longer requires travelers to present a negative COVID-19…
Former US Marine pilot faces extradition over work in China: Reuters
A former United States Marine Corps (USMC) pilot and flight instructor who worked several years in China faces…
Taiwan to shoot down Chinese drones that fail to heed warnings
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that its soldiers will start to shoot down intruding drones from…
Seven Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
China has sent military aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) for the third time during January…
Chinese electronic warfare planes and helicopter enter Taiwan’s ADIZ
A Chinese military turboprop entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on November 2, 2021. This is China’s…
Taiwanese jets scramble as Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defense zone
A fleet of Chinese military aircraft flew in Taiwan’s air defense force on September 23, 2021, in an…
Volocopter China joint venture with Geely orders 150 electric air taxis
German electric taxi company Volocopter has finalised a joint venture with Geely Technology Group, including an order for…
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 day mission
China has completed its longest crewed space mission. Three astronauts returned to Earth on September 17, 2021, after…
Cargo operations at Shanghai hit by new COVID restrictions
Lufthansa Cargo is not accepting any additional freight for transport to Shanghai until August 27, 2021, due to…
China aims to operate the world’s fastest airliner by 2035
Chinese scientific journal published details on the design of 10-seat Mach 6-capable aircraft which it claims could be…
New Chinese combat drone WJ-700 performs maiden flight
China performed a successful first flight test of its WJ-700 Falcon, a new jet-powered combat and reconnaissance drone.…
Are Chinese airlines leading the recovery? | Data
As the first strike of COVID-19 epidemic hit China in January 2020, the world looked on with oblivious…
China to surpass recovery, increase flights by 10% over 2019
China expects record air traffic volume between October 1 and 8, 2020, the upcoming holiday week. Over 15…
Planespotter witness possible hypersonic weapon on Chinese bomber
Footage emerged online of a Chinese H-6N strategic bomber carrying what appears to be a supersonic anti-ship weapon.…
Taiwan accuses China of second airspace breach, simulating attack
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense claims Chinese bombers and fighters breached its airspace on September 19, 2020, entering…
China to ease policies and increase flights for domestic routes
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has adjusted domestic flight schedules for its three biggest airports as…
Photo of new FC-31 Chinese stealth jet prototype emerges
New photo of FC-31 Gyrfalcon, China’s second 5th generation stealth fighter and a competitor to Lockheed Martin F-35,…