Mexico Shrugs Off U.S. FAA Alert Over ‘Military Activities’
Mexico dismissed a U.S. FAA notice warning airlines to exercise caution over Latin America, affirming its airspace remains safe with no operational changes.
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The Chinese Mainland’s J-20, J-16 & J-10 Jets Train in Frosty Conditions
The Chinese mainland’s PLA Air Force flew J-20, J-16 and J-10 fighters through sub-zero drills to boost all-domain, all-weather combat readiness in extreme cold.
PLA Air Force Kicks Off 2026’s First Combat Training
This week (Jan 4–6), the PLA Air Force of the Chinese mainland held its first combat training of 2026, focusing on enhancing tactical and operational capabilities.
US Travel Ban Hits Nigeria’s Aviation: Flights & Visa Woes
US travel ban shakes Nigeria’s aviation sector with new visa hurdles and looming flight cuts.
Smoke and Explosions Shake La Carlota Airport in Caracas
Smoke billowed over La Carlota airport in Caracas this Saturday after explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported, sparking concern across the city.
Urumqi Airport Welcomes Record 1.1M Passengers in 2025
Urumqi Tianshan Airport shattered records in 2025, serving over 1.1M passengers and 14,000 flights, expanding to 25 cities across 17 countries and regions.
Xinjiang Air Cargo Boom Fuels Aviation Expansion on Chinese Mainland
In 2025, Xinjiang Airport Group handled a record 405,000 tonnes of cargo, led by a 174% jump in international flights and booming cross-border e-commerce, cementing Xinjiang’s role in air logistics.
Hainan FTZ Airports Hit 50M Passengers in 2025
Hainan’s three major airports—Haikou Meilan, Sanya Phoenix, and Qionghai Boao—have set a record in 2025, surpassing 50 million annual passengers at the Hainan Free Trade Port.
How China’s Navy Trains Its Next Generation of Carrier Pilots
As the PLA Navy expands its carriers, CGTN got exclusive access to reveal how new carrier pilots train—from simulators and replica decks to live drills on board.
F-35 Jets Flown Only 50% of 2024, US Watchdog Says
A new Pentagon watchdog report reveals F-35 jets were mission-ready only 50% of 2024, highlighting maintenance gaps, delays and rising costs that have allies rethinking purchases.