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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 tha...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...