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Topics related to aviation in Taiwan, including Taiwanese airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation regulations in Taiwan.
Pelosi visit: China’s aircraft carriers loom, Taiwan scrambles anti-air warships
On the evening of August 2, 2022, a United States Air Force Boeing C-40C landed at Songshan Airport…
2022-08-03
Chinese military activity disrupts flights ahead of Pelosi visit to Taiwan
The upcoming visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island of Taiwan as part of her…
2022-08-03
Air Force Boeing C-40C carrying Nancy Pelosi lands safely in Taiwan
The Boeing C-40C, callsign SPAR19, landed at Songshan Airport (TSA) following a seven-hour flight from Kuala Lumpur. The flight, which carried…
2022-08-02
Bomb threat sees Taiwan airport tighten security ahead of Pelosi visit: reports
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) was forced to implement additional security measures to secure flight safety after an…
2022-08-02
China launches DF-17 hypersonic missile off Taiwan Strait
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a live-fire exercise near Pingtan Island, around 120 kilometers from the Taiwanese…
2022-08-01
Taiwan shows off Brave Eagle jet trainer in display at Chihhang base
Taiwan’s air force has showed off its new T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer in a flying display…
2022-07-07
Taiwanese F-16 fighter makes emergency landing at Hawaii airport
A Taiwanese Air Force F-16A fighter jet suffered a failure of its nose gear before landing at Honolulu…
2022-06-07
Taiwan Air Force pilot dies in trainer jet crash
A Taiwanese air force AIDC AT-3 Tzu Chung trainer jet crashed, resulting in the death of a pilot,…
2022-06-01
Taiwan new fighter jet to heavily rely on foreign parts: report
To fast-track the development of its next-generation fighter jet, Taiwan is planning to heavily rely on foreign parts…
2022-05-16
Taiwan reports incursion by Chinese submarine hunter in its air defense zone
The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan reported the interception of a Chinese Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft in…
2022-05-03
Taiwan reports Chinese incursion in its identification zone
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported an incursion of nine Chinese aircraft in its air defense identification zone…
2022-02-24
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders Boeing 777 freighters
Taiwan’s flag-carrier China Airlines will expand its freighter fleet by purchasing four more Boeing 777 freighters, enabling the airline…
2022-01-27
Newly-inducted F-16V fighter crashes into the sea off Taiwan
A Taiwanese F-16V fighter crashed into the sea off Dongshi on January 11, 2022. According to the…
2022-01-11
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…
2022-01-05
China Airlines receives its first Airbus A321neo
Taiwanese carrier, China Airlines, expands its fleet after taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft. China Airlines’ Airbus A321neo aircraft has a typical two…
2021-11-29
Taiwan deploys the F-16V, its latest and most advanced jet to date
A fleet of 64 upgraded Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jets have been commissioned into service by Taiwan’s president…
2021-11-18
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…
2021-11-03
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…
2021-10-04