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M503: How Did The Adjustment Of A Flight Route Cause Controversy Between Taiwan & Mainland China?

A closer look at a story involving a civil aviation route in one of the world's most politically sensitive regions.

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Is EHang's EH216-S The World's First Commercial Flying Air Taxi?

The field of serious eVTOL contenders is thinning out, and with a full book of CAAC certifications, China's EHang is leading the way.

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Singapore Airlines Resumes Flights After Mysterious 'Regulatory Reasons'

Singapore Airlines resumes its flights to Chinese destinations, but the departure time from Chongqing is at 02:35

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How US DOT's US-China Announcement Will Impact Airline Operations

Number of China-US flights is about to increase for the fifth time, but it still remains at only one-third of the pre-pandemic level.

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China's Boeing 707 Lookalike: The Story Of The Shanghai Y-10

China developed its own narrowbody quadjet in the 1970s, but it didn't catch on.

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Chinese International Passengers Remain Under 40% Of 2019 Levels

The recovery situation of China's civil aviation in 2023 shows a stark contrast between domestic and international routes.

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Boeing's Resumption Of 737 MAX Deliveries To China Face Fresh Delays In The Wake Of Alaska Airlines Incident

China Southern Airlines may be looking to push back deliveries of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets to allow for further safety testing.

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China Will Fly The COMAC C919 Over Hong Kong On December 16th

The C919 will depart from mainland China for the first time and perform a flight demonstration over Victoria Harbour.

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China Could Be Lining Up Boeing's First 737 MAX Order Since The Grounding

A meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping later this week is raising hopes for warmer trade relations between the two countries.

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China Passengers Up 35% In January After Restrictions Lifted

At last, the world's commercial aviation puzzle is complete, and with China rapidly bouncing back Asia is again headed toward the top ranking

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China Says It Is Not Restricting Airlines From Selling Low Fares

CAAC denies its intervention in airline fare pricing after Chinese domestic flight tickets price rose during the traditional off-season.

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COMAC C919 First Flight Of Lunar New Year, Targets 150 Aircraft Per Year

China Eastern Airlines is inching closer to completing its 100-hour aircraft validation flight process.

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China’s COMAC Launches ARJ21 Freighter Conversion Program

The first aircraft will go to the cargo operator YTO Cargo Airlines.

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China's 10 Biggest Aviation Stories In 2022

Which Chinese aviation news impressed you most in 2022?

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China's CAAC Loosens Its Strict Flight Crew COVID-19 Policy

CAAC makes it easier for flight crews recovered from COVID to go back to duty, as the number of COVID-positive cases will inevitably surge in China.

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Embraer's E190-E2 Wins Certification In China

The certification could pave the way for the E195-E2, and the Airbus A220...

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The ATR 42-600 Has Received Certification From Chinese Regulators

ATR will re-enter the Chinese aviation market with the recent approval of its 42-600 turboprop airplane.

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COMAC To Deliver A Single C919 This Year

China Eastern adjusted its aircraft delivery plan to receive one C919 by the end of 2022.

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How China's 'Big Three' Airlines Came To Be

A look at the beginnings of the People's Republic of China's 'Big Three' airlines.

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China Eyes 500% Increase In Thailand Flights Next Month

China is seeking to increase the number of scheduled flights to Thailand by five times next month.

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