China

By Matthew Fulco
China’s decision to relax outbound tour group restrictions on 78 countries has prompted speculation the country's international air travel recovery has arrived.
Airlines & Lessors

By Brian Everstine
The U.S. Army has validated requirements for two types of uncrewed, high-altitude aircraft.
Space

By Chen Chuanren
The U.S. DOT’s decision follows shortly on the heels of China including the U.S. in its revised list of approved destinations for outbound tour groups.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
China is lifting the restriction with immediate effect, expanding the list of approved countries from 60 to 138—including Japan, South Korea and the U.S.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The dismantling facility will be capable of handling six medium to large-sized aircraft annually; the freight facility will handle 5,000 pieces of cargo/hour.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Data released by China's Culture and Tourism Ministry shows passenger volume returned to 23% of 2019 levels over the first six months of 2023.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
Turkish uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer Baykar is to undertake research and development activities in Pakistan under a new project led by the Pakistan Air Force.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
As the global average GDP growth hovers at around 3%, China’s aviation market remains crucial to the full recovery of both Hong Kong and global aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
The U.S. should study the design of a system for public reporting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
Space

By Graham Warwick
China’s AutoFlight is claiming a world first with the formation flight of three prototypes of its planned Prosperity 1 air taxi.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Brian Everstine
Lt. Gen. Stephen Whiting is President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the four-year-old command.
Space

By Matthew Fulco
China’s move to restrict gallium exports effective Aug. 1 highlights the need to strengthen the U.S. and its allies’ critical mineral supply chain resilience.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Chen Chuanren
Comac Times (Shanghai) Aviation has been set up to supply aerospace components and batteries as China looks to develop electrically powered aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Airbus has secured Chinese certification for its H175 twin-engine super-medium helicopter in China.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
That new funding was widely expected.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
The partnership will see EHang launch air taxi tourism and sightseeing services with the autonomous, two-passenger EH216-S multicopter.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Gross proceeds from the private placement will be used by the Guangzhou-based startup for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Concerns about China are driving a projected surge in U.S. defense spending over the next four years.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
China will open the auction for Long March 6 rocket launch slots on July 13, for launch in late 2023.
Space

By Chen Chuanren
China’s government has given the green light to invest $327 million to build a new domestic airport at Jincheng in the southeastern Shanxi province.
Airports & Networks

By Matthew Fulco
The interdependence of China’s aviation sector with global suppliers means that they are likely stuck with each other, for better or worse.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Six months since Beijing allowed the type to fly again, most of China's 737 MAX fleet is in service again.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Imagery circulating on Chinese social media appears to show the Chengdu J-20 equipped with WS-15 engines in flight.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Taiwan will deliver a record high of more than 1,000 indigenous missiles next year amid rising tensions with China.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Michael Bruno
Former Boeing director and ex-Trump administration official Nikki Haley, who is running for U.S. president, has called for U.S. businesses to exit China.
Budget, Policy & Operations