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
AI illustrationAirlines
AI illustrationCAAC 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
Embraer Targets China Market for E2 Jet Expansion
Embraer is seeking to introduce its E2 jets to China, positioning the aircraft as a capacity complement to indigenous COMAC models.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Business
Singapore Airlines Launches Daily Hangzhou Service
Singapore Airlines has inaugurated daily flights to Hangzhou, marking its return to the city after 28 years with the Airbus A350-900 Medium Haul.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
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
Singapore Airlines Launches Daily Hangzhou Flights
Singapore Airlines will resume daily service to Hangzhou on June 1, 2026, marking its ninth mainland China destination.
May 21, 20263 min
Airlines
China Orders 200 Boeing Jets in US Trade Agreement
China will purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and implement a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction as part of new U.S.-China trade consultations.
May 21, 20263 min
Business
Boeing Secures 200-Aircraft Order from China
China agreed to order 200 Boeing aircraft during a U.S. state visit, ending a long sales drought but disappointing investors who expected a larger deal.
May 15, 20266 min
Business
China Eastern Ex-Chairman Indicted for Bribery Amid Crackdown
China Eastern Airlines' former chairman, Liu Shaoyong, has been indicted for bribery as part of Beijing's widening anti-corruption campaign.
May 9, 20264 min
Business
Boeing Nears 500-Jet Order from China During Summit
Boeing is negotiating a potential 500-jet order from China, marking its first major deal in the country since 2017 during a presidential summit.
May 9, 20265 min
Business
China Tests Megawatt-Class Hydrogen Combustion Turboprop Engine
China's AECC successfully tested its AEP100 hydrogen combustion engine, a key milestone that diverges from Western fuel-cell focused aviation strategies.
Apr 18, 20265 min
Technology
Taiwan Scrutinizes China's Uneven Cross-Strait Flight Proposal
Taiwan's MAC is scrutinizing China's proposal for five new cross-strait flights, citing major concerns over commercial viability and low airline demand.
Apr 17, 20264 min
Regulatory
AVIC's HH-200 Unmanned Cargo Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight in China
China's AVIC has successfully completed the maiden flight of its HH-200 unmanned cargo drone, a key step in developing its low-altitude logistics economy.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Manufacturing
China's Air Travel Dips 1.3% During Qingming Holiday Travel Boom
China's civil aviation passenger trips fell 1.3% to 5.5 million during the Qingming holiday, contrasting with a boom in road and rail travel.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Adds Shenzhen, Changsha Routes from July 2026
Malaysia Airlines will launch new daily flights to Shenzhen and Changsha in July 2026, expanding its China network to nine gateways to meet rising demand.
Apr 3, 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
China Repatriates 10,000+ Citizens From Middle East Amid Conflict
China has repatriated over 10,000 citizens from the Middle East by increasing airline capacity due to regional conflict impacting airport operations.
Mar 10, 20263 min
Regulatory
Boeing Nears Landmark 500-Jet 737 MAX Order from China
Boeing is reportedly nearing a historic deal with China for 500 737 MAX jets, a move signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade relations.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Business
Boeing Secures 300-Aircraft Deal With China During 2017 Trump Visit
Boeing signed a $37 billion deal for 300 aircraft with China's CASC during a 2017 presidential trade mission, solidifying its market presence.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Business