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Airbus Engages Malaysian Airlines in A220 Aircraft Talks
European aerospace giant Airbus is actively engaged in discussions with Malaysian Airlines to introduce its A220 aircraft to their fleets, marking a strategic push to expand its presence in Southeast Asia’s burgeoning aviation market. According to reports from Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama, these talks, highlighted on May 19, 2025, in...
Asia-Pacific Turbine Helicopter Fleet Grows in 2024
The Asia-Pacific region ended 2024 with 4,131 civil turbine helicopters in operation, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 64 units, or 1.6%, according to Asian Sky Group's Civil Helicopter Fleet Report. This growth, while modest, mirrors the annual average from 2019 to 2022 and aligns with a long-term trend of expansion. Over the past decade, t...
Airbus Bets Big on SAF Business in China
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it is willing to support China, its largest single-country market, in building sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, into an emerging industry, as it believes that the nation has all-around advantages in the development of SAF.
Airbus said it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppl...
Homegrown C919 Aircraft Begins Serving Passengers between Shenzhen and Shanghai
A C919 aircraft owned by China Eastern Airlines, carrying 161 passengers, arrived at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport on Sunday, marking the start of commercial service on the route between Shenzhen and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
The aircraft departed Shanghai at 9:28 a.m. and landed in Shenzhen at 11:30 a.m.
Starti...
First Batch-produced AG600 ‘Kunlong’ Aircraft Completes Production Test Flight
The first batch-produced AG600 'Kunlong' aircraft successfully completed its production test flight in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong Province on Sunday, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The development demonstrates that the aircraft's production has met the design requirements for the model, achieved a safe and usable condition, and met the condit...
Ryanair Threatens to ‘Reassess’ A $30 Billion Boeing Order after Getting U.S. Flak for Considering China’s COMAC Jets
Ryanair, the low-cost Irish airline, could be thinking about China’s COMAC as a Boeing replacement.
In a letter to Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, CEO Michael O’Leary said Ryanair would “reassess” its Boeing order if U.S. tariffs increase the cost of the company’s planes. The airline currently has 330 planes on order with B...
Honeywell Expands Role with Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace has extended its partnership to support Vertical Aerospace in the development of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft. In an agreement announced on May 8, the companies said they will work together to certify critical systems, including the aircraft management system based on the Anthem flight deck, and the flight controls, which include Hone...
Malaysia Airlines Eyes Greater Reach in China
Malaysia Aviation Group, parent company of Malaysia Airlines, plans to expand its presence in China by ramping up frequencies on core routes and launching direct services to second-tier cities over the next three years, said its top executive.
“Our Destination 2030 fleet plan will power this expansion,” said Izham Ismail, group managing...
TransNusa Adds New Indonesia-Shanghai Route Using China-Built C909 Jet
TransNusa Airlines, the first foreign carrier to operate China’s self-developed C909 regional passenger plane, launched its inaugural flight between Manado and Shanghai yesterday. This is the Indonesian carrier’s second route connecting the two countries as use of the C909 on international routes continues to grow.
TransNusa started fl...
First Mass-Produced AG600 Aircraft Rolls Out After Assembly
Recently, the first mass-produced AG600 aircraft (serial number 1101) completed its final assembly and rolled off the production line.
Since the assembly began in July 2024, the final assembly team of AVIC General Aircraft Company Limited (AVIC GA) in South China overcame multiple challenges by implementing scientific production scheduling, foc...
Airbus 77% below Annual Goal of Delivering 820 Commercial Aircraft
Airbus still appears to be a long way off its aircraft delivery target of around 820 jets after publishing its figures for April 2025.
According to the European manufacturer the company delivered 56 aircraft to 33 customers in April 2025, a fall from 61 aircraft over the same period last year.
Between January and March 2025, Airbus deliver...
The 7th Annual Aviation Digital Connectivity Technology Congress was successfully held in Jinan
As the world's second largest aviation market, China is playing an increasingly important role in the global aviation industry chain, especially after the major breakthroughs in the development of a number of domestically produced civil aircraft, China's aviation industry, whether in terms of technological innovation, industrial upgrading or...
VietJet Becomes First to Fly China’s C909 Aircraft on These Routes
Vietnam’s skies are about to witness a new chapter in aviation history. VietJet, the country’s leading budget airline, is gearing up to become the first Vietnamese carrier to operate China-made passenger jets on domestic routes.
This bold move marks a significant shift in regional aviation dynamics and could open the door for de...
Civil aviation sector to see stable growth during Labor Day holiday
China's civil aviation sector is expected to sustain steady growth during the upcoming five-day Labor Day holiday with a predicted 10.75 million air travelers nationwide, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
The holiday from May 1 to 5 is projected to see an average 2.15 million air passenger trips per d...
AG600 receives Type Certificate from CAAC, signaling its official launch
China's domestically-developed large amphibious firefighting aircraft, the AG600 'Kunlong,' received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, a milestone in China's aviation industry, and signals the aircraft's readiness to enter the market, CCTV reported on Sunday.
Developed by the Aviation Industry Corp of China (A...
Chinese airlines transport 34% more international passengers in Q1: official
Chinese airlines carried 34 percent more international passengers in the first quarter of this year, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said on Sunday, highlighting an expanding international network driven by demand.
A Chinese expert said that the growth showed the fast recovery of the Chinese aviation industry, and the efforts o...
Thoma Bravo Buying Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions
Investment firm Thoma Bravo today agreed to purchase Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions business in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion. Expected to close by year-end, subject to regulatory approval, the deal includes Boeing’s Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways assets.
According to Boeing, it will ret...
Boeing CEO says China has stopped taking its aircraft amid trade war
Boeing could hand over some of its aircraft that were destined for Chinese airlines to other carriers after China stopped taking deliveries of its planes amid a trade war with the United States.
“They have in fact stopped taking delivery of aircraft due to the tariff environment,” Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC’s “Squawk on th...
We may see ”fly taxis“ as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts
Flying taxis will become a viable method of transportation in China in the next three to five years, according to a senior executive at Ehang, a company that makes autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs).
The prediction by Ehang's Vice President He Tianxing comes days after the company became the first company, along with its joint ventur...
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...
EHang Predicts Flying Taxis Will Launch in China by 2030