Air China C919 to Launch First International Route
Air China will deploy the C919 on a daily Beijing-Ulaanbaatar route starting August 12, marking the aircraft's first international service.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Riyadh Air Cleared for Beijing and Shanghai Flights
Riyadh Air secured CAAC regulatory approval for 7 weekly flights to Beijing and Shanghai, expanding its China network under Vision 2030.
Jul 14, 20264 min
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CAAC Suspends General Aviation After Beijing Tower Crash
The CAAC has grounded all general aviation flights in China following a fatal collision between a Sunward Aurora SA60L and the CITIC Tower.
Jul 1, 20264 min
Safety
United Aircraft R6000 Tilt-Rotor Completes Transition Flight
The Lanying R6000 autonomous tilt-rotor has completed transition flight testing, marking a key milestone in China's heavy-lift drone development.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Sunward SA60L Crashes Into Beijing CITIC Tower
A Sunward SA60L Aurora light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's 528-meter CITIC Tower on June 26, 2026, triggering an investigation.
Jun 27, 20264 min
Safety
COMAC C919-600 Variant Begins Taxi Tests
COMAC has commenced taxi testing for the C919-600, a specialized Chinese narrowbody aircraft designed for high-altitude plateau operations.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Manufacturing
COMAC C909 Expands Xinjiang Fleet to 30 Aircraft
Chinese carriers have deployed 30 COMAC C909 jets across Xinjiang to improve regional connectivity using state-subsidized, lower-capacity operations.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Completes eVTOL Formation Flight
AutoFlight successfully tested its V5000 Matrix eVTOL in a three-aircraft formation, advancing CAAC airworthiness certification for the heavy-lift model.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
China Stalls Airbus Deliveries Amid C919 Certification Push
China's aviation regulator is withholding approvals for nearly 20 Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe on the certification of the COMAC C919.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory
Boeing 737 MAX Production Raised to 47 Jets Monthly
The FAA authorized Boeing to increase 737 MAX production to 47 jets monthly following a successful capstone review and a new 200-aircraft China order.
May 27, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Dalian Jinzhouwan: World’s Largest Offshore Airport by 2035
China is constructing the $4.3 billion Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport on a 20-square-kilometre artificial island, set to open in 2035.
May 26, 20264 min
Manufacturing
AutoFlight V5000 Matrix Enters Airworthiness Certification
AutoFlight has initiated airworthiness certification for its V5000CGH cargo eVTOL following a successful three-aircraft formation demonstration flight.
May 24, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Shenzhen Airlines 737 Grounded by Passenger Wing Report
Shenzhen Airlines grounded a Boeing 737-800 after a passenger reported a detached flap rail fairing on the wing before flight ZH9804 departed Wuxi.
May 17, 20264 min
Safety
NTSB FOIA Release Reveals Fuel Cutoff in China Eastern MU5735 Crash
NTSB data from a FOIA release shows fuel switches on China Eastern MU5735 were moved to cutoff, pointing toward intentional action in the 2022 crash.
May 3, 20265 min
Safety
China Eastern A350 Strikes Jet Bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
A China Eastern A350 struck a boarding bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport due to a mechanical malfunction, prompting an investigation during a peak...
May 3, 20264 min
Safety
Yahree Aeropower Tech to Showcase UAV Systems at Shenzhen Expo 2026
Yahree Aeropower Tech will showcase UAV components and solutions at the Shenzhen UAV Expo 2026, supporting China's expanding low-altitude economy.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Uaps
China's Civil Aviation Reports Strong Growth and Safe Operations in Q1 2026
China's civil aviation industry reports strong Q1 2026 growth, carrying 200 million passengers while maintaining safe operations under CAAC oversight.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Business
CAAC Approves 121,000 Weekly Flights for Summer-Autumn 2026 Season
China's CAAC approved its summer-autumn 2026 schedule, increasing international flights by 1.8% to 21,047 per week and expanding domestic routes.
Mar 29, 20264 min
Airlines
Chinese Airlines Begin Returning Boeing 737 MAX to Service
Chinese airlines are returning 82-90 Boeing 737 MAX jets to service, a crucial step for the manufacturer's recovery in the significant China market.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Regulatory
Beijing Capital Airport Posts $1.5B Loss Amid Dual-Hub Competition
Beijing Capital Airport has accumulated over $1.5B in losses as passenger traffic lags 30% below 2019 levels due to the CAAC's dual-hub policy.
Mar 11, 20264 min
Airports