Airbus Delivers 800th China-Assembled A320 Family Jet
Airbus rolled out its 800th A320 Family jet from its Tianjin plant on the Chinese mainland, marking a milestone in Sino-European aviation cooperation.
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Guangzhou’s Baiyun Airport Opens Terminal 3 & 5th Runway
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened Terminal 3 and its fifth runway on October 30—becoming the first civil airport on the Chinese mainland with five runways. Explore new design features and travel perks.
Jiutian Drone’s Maiden Flight Opens New Civilian Missions
The Jiutian, AVIC’s heavy-lift UAV, completed its maiden flight on Dec 11 in Shaanxi Province. With 12-hour endurance and a 6-ton payload, it’s built for diverse civilian missions.
The Chinese mainland’s Jiutian drone debuts with 12-hour flight and 6-ton payload
Jiutian, the Chinese mainland’s heavy-lift UAV, just finished its 12-hour maiden flight with a 6 000 kg payload and 7 000 km range—here’s why it matters!
China & France Boost Ties with New Airbus Line and Green Tech Push ✈️🌱
During Macron’s fourth state visit, China and France sealed new deals—from a second Airbus A320 line in Tianjin to green tech, AI and multilateralism—boosting strategic ties.
China’s C919 Jet Completes First High-Plateau Airport Flight
China’s C919 passenger jet made its first commercial flight to a high-plateau airport at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport on December 1, 2025.
Venezuela Grounds Six Airlines After U.S. FAA Safety Alert
Venezuela revokes permits for six airlines after FAA safety warning amid rising Caribbean tensions and U.S. naval buildup.
Asia News Wrap: China Eastern Resumes India Flights After 5-Year Hiatus
China Eastern Airlines has restarted flights to India this week, ending a five-year break and reopening skies between two major Asian markets.
C-130 Cargo Plane Crash in Georgia Kills 20 Turkish Personnel
A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo plane crashed in Georgia on November 11, killing all 20 onboard. Joint rescue teams from Türkiye and Georgia are investigating the incident.
Shutdown Chaos: 1,200+ US Flights Canceled Amid Government Standoff
Over 1,200 US flights were grounded as the federal shutdown leaves air traffic controllers unpaid, stranding travelers ahead of the holidays.