Airbus Delivers 700th Aircraft from its Tianjin Assembly Line
Airbus delivered its 700th China-assembled A320 family aircraft from its Tianjin plant, highlighting its deepening industrial footprint in a key market.
22 hours ago4 min
MANUFACTURING
Lishui Airport Opens in Zhejiang After 17-Year Construction Project
China's Lishui Airport has opened after a 17-year project, adding capacity for one million passengers annually in Zhejiang province with a unique design.
Feb 20, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
Dunhuang adds direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai for winter season.
Dunhuang expands air links for the 2025-2026 winter season; direct flights to Beijing and Shanghai aim to boost off-season tourism in Gansu Province.
Feb 12, 20262 min
AIRLINES
China must solve its jet engine puzzle to help COMAC challenge Boeing.
COMAC missed its 2025 C919 delivery targets after a brief US jet engine export ban; the shortfall highlights China's reliance on Western GE-Safran tech.
Feb 11, 20262 min
MANUFACTURING
China's Spring Festival Travel Rush Tests Capacity with Record 95 Million Air Passengers
China's CAAC forecasts a record 95 million air passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, pushing airlines like Air China to boost capacity 10%.
Feb 8, 20263 min
SAFETY
China's Space Industry Unit Unveils a Roadable eVTOL in Chongqing Maiden Flight
CASC's Ninth Academy completed the maiden flight of its two-passenger, split-type eVTOL aircraft in Chongqing, marking a key step in China's low-altitude economy push.
Feb 7, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
Airbus Tianjin Delivers 800th A320 Family Jet; How Does This Accelerate Global Production?
Airbus delivered its 800th A320 Family jet, an A321neo, from the Tianjin Final Assembly Line to Air China, cementing China's role in the global production ramp-up.
Feb 7, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
China Eastern Commits $696 Million to Xi'an Hub; What Does This Mean for Asia?
China Eastern Airlines committed a 5 billion yuan ($696 million) investment to expand its Xi'an Xianyang International Airport base, boosting its Northwest China hub strategy.
Feb 6, 20264 min
SAFETY
Why China Aircraft Leasing Group just added 30 more A320neo jets to its massive Airbus order.
CALC secured 30 more Airbus A320neo Family jets, boosting its total Airbus order book to 282 aircraft amid soaring Asia-Pacific narrow-body demand.
Feb 5, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING
Why is Adelaide University leading a major China project on sustainable jet fuel?
Adelaide University will lead a two-year project with China to advance sustainable aviation fuel cooperation, backed by a significant grant to accelerate SAF deployment.
Feb 5, 20263 min
ENVIRONMENTAL
Is Cathay Pacific's $668 San Francisco to Shanghai fare signaling a China market shift?
Cathay Pacific has reportedly offered a $668 roundtrip fare from San Francisco to Shanghai, suggesting a potential shift in trans-Pacific pricing dynamics.
Feb 4, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Why China's Elite Expat Pilots Are Trading Red Carpets for Red-Eye Departures
China's foreign pilot population has sharply declined from a 2018 peak of 9% to under 2% of certified captains by 2024, driven by CAAC regulatory changes, the Boeing 737 Max grounding, and a maturing domestic pilot pipeline.
Feb 3, 20264 min
AIRLINES
Why China's Low-Altitude Economy Standards by 2027 Will Reshape Global Aviation
China's State Administration for Market Regulation aims to establish a low-altitude economy standards system by 2027; over 300 standards are targeted by 2030 to support the strategic sector.
Feb 2, 20263 min
REGULATORY
China's Chunyun Air Travel Hits Record 95 Million; Airports Boost Winter Tech.
China's civil aviation projects a record 95 million air passengers for the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush; airports boost winter operations tech.
Feb 2, 20263 min
AIRLINES
Can Ethiopian Airlines Handle the Massive Chinese New Year Travel Rush?
Ethiopian Airlines is leveraging its Addis Ababa hub to manage the massive Chinese New Year travel surge, operating over 35 weekly flights to key Chinese cities.
Feb 1, 20263 min
MANUFACTURING