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Northrop Grumman says building a sixth-generation U.S. Navy fighter is needed for the health of the industrial base.

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

Taipei responds to China’s Victory Day weapons display with its own show of strength.

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

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

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.

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.

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

A research paper found that Shanghai’s two airports generated the largest economic gains for surrounding city regions in 2024.

French hybrid eVTOL startup Ascendance has announced a pair of newly signed strategic partnership agreements in Malayasia.

China’s Space Pioneer completed the first-stage engine test of its Tianlong-3 rocket on Sept. 15.

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

China Southern Airlines will launch its first route to Spain this winter, becoming the latest Chinese carrier to strengthen its presence in Europe.

Atropos Group unveils the Tacit Spear concept for an autonomous airlifter and a blueprint for delivering the large aircraft in a few years.

China is rapidly advancing its uncrewed cargo aircraft capabilities—ostensibly for commercial use but with potential military applications.

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

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

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

The parade in Beijing was the most significant in nearly a decade, and the breadth of equipment unveiled was striking.

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.

China’s Liaoning General Aviation Academy has flown the RX1H, a two-seat electric helicopter.

Recent remarks by NASA’s acting administrator help define his commitment to keeping the U.S. ahead in space by returning Artemis astronauts to the Moon ahead of China and leading the way to the human exploration of Mars.

Ascent Aviation Services has chosen Block Aero Technologies to digitalize its used serviceable material business and open doors to selling parts in China.

China has unveiled its latest nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal, featuring a new variant of the liquid-fueled DF-5.

Pakistan carrier AirSial is further increasing its fleet with the addition of two more Airbus A320ceo aircraft.