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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...
From Table to Wing! First Full-Chain SAF Commercialization Project Launched in Chengdu
Multiple flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) recently took off from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, successfully operating several passenger and cargo services. This marks the official launch of the “Spark Project,” coordinated by the SAF Industry Alliance, led by the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s Second ...
AEP100 Liquid Hydrogen Turboprop Engine Completes Domestic First Megawatt-Class Performance Validation
Recently, the AEP100 liquid hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, independently developed by the hydrogen aviation power team of the AECC Hunan Aviation Powerplant Research Institute, successfully completed ignition and performance commissioning tests under ground-based test conditions. Throughout the tests, all parameters of both the engine and the...
Airbus Lands Fifth Big Chinese Order in Four Months
After winning four large orders with Chinese carriers last December, Airbus has now secured a major deal with state-owned China Eastern Airlines for planes with a combined sticker price of USD15.8 billion.
China Eastern has put in an order for 101 aircraft from Airbus’ A320neo family, including the A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR, the Shan...
Hengdian Airport 2,150-Meter Runway Officially Put into Service as MA60 Firefighting Aircraft Joins the Fleet
On the morning of March 28, a ceremony marking the induction of the MA60 firefighting aircraft and the official commissioning of the 2,150-meter runway at Hengdian Airport was held at Dongyang Hengdian Airport. The event not only marks a significant boost to aviation emergency response capabilities in Zhejiang and the broader Yangtze River Delta...
General MRO Aerospace Achieves CAAC Certification, Expanding Global Maintenance Capabilities
General MRO Aerospace (GMA) recently announced that it has officially received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), authorizing the company to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for components on Chinese-registered aircraft.
The certification marks a significant milestone in Gene...
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department will Strengthening Cooperation will China and Macau