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CAAC‘s Low Altitude Economy Department Officially Approved for Establishment
On May 9, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) stated that the Central Institutional Organization Commission (CIOC) has officially approved the CAAC to establish a Low Altitude Economy Department – though its naming may differ from the Low Altitude Development Department of the National Development and Reform ...
China Makes Major Breakthrough in Aviation Hybrid-Electric Technology
According to a recent announcement from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), China’s first megawatt‑class hybrid‑electric propulsion system has successfully completed a ground‑based combined performance test, achieving a critical breakthrough. This achievement strongly supports the birth of the country’s first meg...
Guangdong Organizes Specialized Drills to Enhance Air Rescue Capabilities
According to the Guangdong Provincial Emergency Management Department on the 14th, the department recently organized emergency aviation rescue forces to conduct specialized winch rescue drills in Zhuhai, focusing on both land and maritime scenarios to enhance actual combat air rescue capabilities.
The Guangdong Provincial Emergency Managem...
HAECO establishes component maintenance with Safran for hydraulic flight controls to support Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft
HAECO announced a new component maintenance agreement with Safran Electronics & Defense Actuation Systems to support the Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft. Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate to provide comprehensive repair and overhaul services for flight control and actuation components, ensuring optimal performance and rel...
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department will Strengthening Cooperation will China and Macau
As one of the leading aviation regulatory authorities in the Asia-Pacific region and the world, the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD) will not only continue to actively participate in international civil aviation exchange activities but will also further engage in national civil aviation collaboration. Liao Zhiyong, Director of the Civil...
Vietjet and SPDB Financial Leasing sign agreement for finance lease of 10 COMAC aircraft
Vietjet and SPDB Financial Leasing (SPDBFL), a subsidiary of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have exchanged an agreement for the finance lease of 10 COMAC C909 aircraft, expanding financial and aviation cooperation between Vietnam and China.
The event took place at the Embassy of Vietnam in Beijing, in the presence o...
Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines
Boeing is counting on the Trump administration to help unlock a long-awaited major order from China, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday, adding the U.S. planemaker has reached 'a good solution' with Chinese airlines addressing their concerns about access to critical spare parts.
U.S. President Donald Trump has...
Xizang Shigatse Achieves “Breakthrough from Zero” in Professional Aviation Emergency Rescue
Recently, the first Mi-171 high-power version emergency rescue helicopter in Shigatse City, Xizang, took off from Shigatse and flew via Gyangzê County to Kangmar County to conduct a natural disaster simulation rescue drill.
The helicopter was officially delivered to Shigatse City on February 17, 2026, marking a “zero breakthrough” in...
Largest Civil Aviation Hangar in Northwest China Breaks Ground! Two Key Projects of China Southern Airlines Launched
On April 22, 2026, China Southern Airlines held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase I of its Maintenance Area and Cargo Area projects at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport. As key contracted projects under the central government's initiative for industrial support to Xinjiang, the two projects represent a total investment of over 1.6 billion ...
China-built engine fueled by hydrogen test-flown
A 7.5-metric ton unmanned cargo aircraft powered by the AEP100, China's independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, marking the world's first test flight of a megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled aviation turboprop engine.
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Landing in Sichuan! Western China‘s First Dedicated Cargo Airport Is Coming
Recent information from multiple sources indicates that Neijiang Airport, which has received site approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), will be positioned as a dedicated cargo airport. Currently, only two dedicated cargo airports have been completed and put into operation in China. Neijiang Airport is expected to becom...
Xi an Jiaotong University Launches Large Aircraft Research Institute, Focusing on Additive Manufacturing
On March 29, Xi’an Jiaotong University officially inaugurated three platforms at the China Western Science and Technology Innovation Harbor: the Space Manufacturing Research Institute, the Large Aircraft Research Institute, and the Interdisciplinary Center for National Security Studies. Zhang Liqun, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engine...
Gansu Provincial Civil Aviation Airport Group Holds Talks with COMAC
On April 8, Gansu Provincial Civil Aviation Airport Group Co., Ltd. held a meeting with COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd.) at Jiayuguan Jiuquan Airport. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on deepening strategic cooperation and jointly promoting the high-quality development of China’s indigenous civil aviation ind...
Mammoth achieves certification for 777-200LR converted freighter, eyes partner in China
US aircraft conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for its cargo-modified 777-200LR, a milestone coming as the firm accelerates production and plots global expansion, including in China.
Mammoth, which is among several companies developing passenger-to-freighter-converted 777...
Shenzhen to Build Another New Airport Terminal