China

By Ben Goldstein
News about Aerofugia, Eve Air Mobility, Nalwa Aero, Guardian Agriculture, Zero Gravity Aircraft Industry and more.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The launch startup Beijing Galactic Energy Aerospace Technology Co. (Galactic Energy) has raised RMB 2.4 billion ($336 million) in a Series D funding round.
Commercial Space

By Adrian Schofield
The Cathay Pacific Group is following through on plans to significantly boost its Mainland China network this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The United States is accelerating efforts to produce antimony domestically as it grapples with China’s export ban on a crucial metal for aerospace and defense.
Supply Chain

By Brian Everstine
Northrop Grumman says building a sixth-generation U.S. Navy fighter is needed for the health of the industrial base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
From Routes World in Hong Kong, Aena outlines its plans to boost long-haul connectivity from Spain’s mid-sized airports.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Taipei responds to China’s Victory Day weapons display with its own show of strength.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
Beijing SAWES Energy Technology has conducted flight tests of the S1500, which it says is the world’s largest buoyant airborne turbine.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
NASA has selected 10 candidates from more than 8,000 applicants to begin two years of primary astronaut training.
Space Exploration

By Chen Chuanren
China's PLAN has released video confirming the launch and recovery of three fixed-wing aircraft types from the a new EMALS-equipped carrier carrier Fujian.
Aircraft & Propulsion

JEN MESZAROS
Two XPeng AeroHT X3-F air modules were involved in an accident during rehearsals for the Changchun Air Show in Jilin Province, China, on Sept. 16.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia’s Teleport and China Central Longhao Airlines have signed an MOU to promote air cargo traffic between China and Southeast Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
A research paper found that Shanghai’s two airports generated the largest economic gains for surrounding city regions in 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
French hybrid eVTOL startup Ascendance has announced a pair of newly signed strategic partnership agreements in Malayasia.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Space Pioneer completed the first-stage engine test of its Tianlong-3 rocket on Sept. 15.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Irene Klotz
Earlier this summer Maxar posted an image of a Chinese satellite taken by one of its WorldView Legion satellites in low Earth orbit.
Satellites

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines will launch its first route to Spain this winter, becoming the latest Chinese carrier to strengthen its presence in Europe.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Trimble
Atropos Group unveils the Tacit Spear concept for an autonomous airlifter and a blueprint for delivering the large aircraft in a few years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
China is rapidly advancing its uncrewed cargo aircraft capabilities—ostensibly for commercial use but with potential military applications.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an expanded strategic partnership with China’s e-commerce logistics company Cainiao, to accelerate cross-border deliveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed memorandums of understanding with Uzbekistan Airports Joint Stock Company and Shymkent Airport in Kazakhstan.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The parade in Beijing was the most significant in nearly a decade, and the breadth of equipment unveiled was striking.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
Tin and tin alloy producer Nathan Trotter will invest $65 million in a first-of-its-kind production facility in southern Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Sept. 9.
Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy has flown the RX1H, a two-seat electric helicopter.
Advanced Air Mobility