China

Editors are joined by analyst Scott Mikus joins to discuss Boeing's strategic position in China following a 200-aircraft order from Beijing that disappointed Wall Street.

China is likely to send taikonauts on a mission around the Moon in 2027, says NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

Located in northwest China, Xi’an Xianyang International Airport plans to transform further into a major international hub serving western China and beyond.

The proportion of connected aircraft in China’s commercial fleet will increase briskly from 2030, an analyst at UK-based Valour Consultancy said.

Chinese officials have agreed to a sizable Boeing aircraft purchase, including a 200-aircraft deal the company suggested will be expanded.

European manufacturers continue to strengthen their presence in China.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Landspace's ZQ-2E rocket achieves readiness for constellation deployments after delivering payload to polar orbit during its latest launch.

China’s megaconstellations threaten to shift the balance of power in space.

Asian startups are building new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance satellite fleets to meet growing military and commercial demand.

A recent surge in aftermarket investments signals confidence in China’s long-term maintenance, repair and overhaul potential.

SATS has acquired an additional 40% stake in Nanjing Weizhou Airline Food (NWA).

China’s largest logistics provider, Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holding (SF), has chosen Singapore Changi Airport as its first international cargo hub.

AVIC HH-200 Cargo UAS Secures Launch Order, Completes First Flight

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told a House panel April 27 he is confident the agency can return astronauts to the Moon to establish a sustainable human presence ahead of China.

Attracting its first investment from the Middle East, Chinese startup Volant Aerotech has raised more $300 million to continued development of its air taxi.

Chinese battery giant CATL has showcased a series of innovations including its first application of tech for aircraft to extend the range of electric vehicles.

Canada approved a hike in flights to China as the two countries take further steps to rebuild air connectivity—although capacity is below pre-pandemic levels.

The three-person crew of Shenzhou-21 will remain in orbit for about one additional month to validate technologies onboard the Tiangong Space Station.

Backed by policy tailwinds and low-altitude economy optimism, China’s general aviation (GA) sector is seeing unprecedented liberalization, widening the field for both traditional players and startups.

VietJet is expanding its footprint in China with the addition of five routes as part of efforts to deepen economic and aviation ties between the two countries.

AVIC has secured a launch customer for its new HH-200 uncrewed aerial system and subsequently conducted first flight of the large cargo drone.

City clusters in China have until April 15 to apply for a pilot program that, for the first time, links hydrogen-powered aircraft to the country’s low-altitude economy.

Spring Airlines is relying on a “four avoids” strategy to remain competitive in China’s crowded and cutthroat aviation market.

Etihad Airways is quintupling its mainland China network.