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Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an initial tranche with more to come
China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab jets during a recent visit by U.S. President Donald Trump will be firmed up later this year and is only an 'initial tranche' of a potentially far bigger deal, the planemaker's CEO Kelly Ortberg said.
Investors had expressed disappointment over the size of the deal, which was mu...
Jiangsu Establishes Aerospace Industry Alliance Focusing on Large Aircraft, Commercial Space, and Other Core Sectors
As one of the six emerging pillar industries and six future industries that the state is committed to developing during the “15th Five‑Year Plan” period, the aerospace sector plays a vital role in building China into a space power and serves as a main arena for great‑power competition.
On May 26, the inaugural meeting of the Jiangs...
China’s Domestically Developed 600 kg‑Thrust Turbofan Engine Completes Successful First Flight
On May 23, 2026, the 600 kg‑thrust class F406 turbofan engine, independently developed by Sichuan Tianfu Light‑Duty Engine Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as “Tianfu Light Engine”), a subsidiary of Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), successfully completed its first flight test, installed in dual‑engine configuration on an advan...
SSAMC becomes first CFM LEAP Premier MRO Provider in China
CFM International (CFM) and Sichuan Services Aero-engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC), a 60/40 joint venture between Air China and CFM, today announced that SSAMC will become a Premier MRO shop, providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM LEAP engines during a ceremony at MRO Greater China.
As a shareholder and major ...
Shenzhen to Build Another New Airport Terminal
On May 14, a reporter learned from Shenzhen Airport that Shenzhen will build a new T1 terminal. The terminal will feature an innovative same‑level transfer design integrating aviation, national rail, and rail transit, with dedicated air‑rail‑rail transfer corridors and a transfer hall. It will also be equipped with an automated baggage sys...
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 ...
Ameco Signs A330 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Cooperation Agreement with EFW and APALG