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VietJet to add two wet-leased Chinese COMAC ARJ21 aircraft
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to become the first Vietnamese airline to operate Chinese-manufactured COMAC ARJ21-700 jets on domestic routes. The milestone deployment is scheduled to begin in mid-April 2025.
The move follows a recent company announcement indicating plans to launch the new aircraft on critical rou...
First aeromedical ambulance consortium formally established in Hunan province
Aeromedical rescue is the application of aviation emergency rescue in the medical field, with fast response speed, wide rescue scope, less restricted by geographic and spatial characteristics, etc. On 13th April, the first aeromedical rescue consortium in Hunan Province - Xiangya No.2 Hospital of Central South University aeromedical rescue conso...
FAA Approves United Airlines for Starlink
United Airlines has obtained approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate Starlink-equipped aircraft. The legacy air carrier made the announcement Monday, adding that the first customer flights will begin in May of this year, which is less than eight months since the deal was first announced.
According to ...
Airbus and Panasonic Avionics to co-develop the future Connected Aircraft platform
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Panasonic Avionics to explore a strategic partnership for the future Connected Aircraft platform. Subject to a definitive agreement expected later this year, both parties intend to leverage Panasonic Avionics’ next-generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) hardware and software ...
Prime Minister of Vietnam urges COMAC to support Vietnam in developing aviation industry
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) cooperate with and support Vietnam in developing the aviation industry, as well as in exploiting and developing aerospace, while receiving its Chairman He Dongfeng in Hanoi on April 14.
Welcoming He and leaders of COMAC on their wo...
The 9th Annual Commercial Aero Engine Technology Congress was Successfully Held in Taicang City
As the core link of the aviation industry chain, technological innovation and industrial upgrading of commercial aircraft engines are of great significance to promoting the sustainable development of the aviation industry.
The 9th Annual Commercial Aero Engine Technology Congress was successfully held on 27th-28th, March in Taicang City, J...
AG600 Completes All Certification Test Flight Subjects
The AG600-1005 aircraft, developed by AVIC, completed a compliance test flight for combustible liquid emissions at the Pucheng Civil Aircraft Flight Test Center in Shaanxi Province. They slid onto the apron and steadily parked and closed the vehicle, marking the successful completion of all pre certification test subjects for the large amphibiou...
China’s COMAC Delivers First C909 Plane to Lao Airlines
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) delivered its first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines on Sunday. This is the first time that a Chinese jet airliner has entered the Lao market, marking a new step in the development of China's commercial aircraft's internationalization.
Designated RDPL-34229, the aircraft features a 90-seat all-ec...
China’s Commerce Minister Encourages Boeing to Strengthen Aviation Industry Ties
On March 28th, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global. Wang urged the aircraft manufacturer to enhance its collaboration with China’s aviation industry, according to a statement from the commerce ministry.
Minister Wang expressed China’s hope that Boeing will contribute positively to the s...
Vietnam Considers Regulatory Changes to Allow COMAC Aircraft Operations
Vietnam is considering amending aviation laws to certify and operate Chinese-made COMAC aircraft, addressing aircraft shortages and facilitating fleet expansion for airlines.
The Ministry of Construction has submitted a request to the Ministry of Justice for feedback on a fast-track procedure to amend decrees and circulars, enabling the li...
Thales Opens New Avionics MRO Facility in India
Thales has inaugurated the company’s new avionics MRO facility in Gurugram, India. The facility, which will provide a wide range of services such as the maintenance & repair of avionics components to prominent Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo, was inaugurated in the presence of the Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Kinjar...
Fargo Jet Center becomes Authorised Starlink Dealer
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) has been appointed as an Authorised Starlink Dealer, enabling the company to offer SpaceX’s Starlink in-flight connectivity to aircraft owners and operators. FJC expects to complete a minimum of six installations this year.
“Our team is excited to work with Starlink to bring best-in-class connectivity to our customers,...
AVIC CAC Listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange! Officially Enters Capital Market
At 9:25 a.m. on February 17th, with the ringing of the listing bell inside the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, AVIC Chengfei officially entered the capital market.
During the listing ceremony, Wang Huifang, member of the Party Group and Chief Accountant of AVIC, Rui Shaochun, Chairman of AVIC Chengfei, and Li Hui, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen St...
Xiamen Airlines Head Says HK Can Help C919 Break into Global Market
Hong Kong could serve as a strategic hub for mainland’s homemade aircraft C919 to enter international markets, said Zhao Dong, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and chairman of Xiamen Airlines.
The C919, a narrow-body passenger jet manufactured by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation ...
FAA Mandates 737NG Nacelle Changes following Deadly 2018 CFM56 Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration has finalised airworthiness directives (ADs) aimed at ensuring Boeing 737NG nacelle and engine components can better withstand forces generated by CFM International CFM56 fan-blade failures.
Released on 3 March, the three orders respond to two incidents involving CFM56 failures that caused...
High Hopes Pinned on A Low-flying Economic Revolution
The 'low-altitude economy', a pioneering force in what are being called China's new quality productive forces, holds immense potential to reshape future transportation, logistics and public services while driving innovation-led growth, an industry insider says.
'The low-altitude economy, included in the government work report for th...
Airbus Receives Value-added Telecom License to Expand its Digital Services in China
Airbus has been granted the Value-added Telecommunications (VAT) business license by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. With this license, Airbus, as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China, is allowed to promote, sell and operate digital services in the country.
This VAT license will allow Airbus to help and ...
COMAC Explores Partnership with Sarawak to Boost Aviation Sector
China's aircraft manufacturer, COMAC,is exploring opportunities to expand its business into Sarawak.
According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), this potential partnership was discussed between the Deputy Premier of Sarawak, who is also the Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment of Sarawak, D...
AG600M Completes Airworthiness Certification for Avionics System
China's independently developed AG600M large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed the airworthiness certification for its avionics system, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development. This achievement demonstrates the maturity and reliability of the AG600M's avionics system, paving the way for its future operational d...
China receives first unpainted Airbus A350 in 2025
An Airbus A350 aircraft without livery flew from Toulouse, France, to north China's Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday, marking the first such arrival in 2025, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said.
The jet, which completed assembly overseas, will undergo final cabin installation, painting, and flight testing at the Airbus Tianjin W...
Vietnam considers removing barriers for China-made COMAC aircraft to operate in country
China's drive to break into foreign aviation markets with its homegrown COMAC jets has intensified, with a push to persuade Vietnam to authorise its planes in the country, according to two people with knowledge of the talks and documents.
COMAC's actions in Vietnam demonstrate how the state-owned firm has in the past year embarked on a mo...
China-aided New Gwadar International Airport officially opens
The New Gwadar International Airport, funded and built by China as a grant, officially commenced operations on Monday. The first flight, PIA503 operated by Pakistan International Airlines, arrived at the newly inaugurated airport from Karachi, China Media Group (CMG) reported.
Pakistani officials welcomed passengers at an opening ceremony, and t...
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduces SAF testing
The first MRO shop in China to use SAF
Launch customer China Southern with an IAE V2500 engine
Facility initially offering engine tests with 10% SAF blend but will ramp up according to demand
Zhuhai, December 20th, 2024 | MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduces sustainable aviation fuel (S...
We may see ”fly taxis“ as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts