COMAC, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer, has made a strategic proposal to acquire a minimum 51% ownership stake in Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos. The offer is part of the Laotian government’s effort to address long-standing financial issues and operational inefficiencies that have plagued the airline for years.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs targeting nearly all of the United States’ major trading partners, signaling a dramatic escalation in the administration’s protectionist trade policy. The measures include a 34% tariff on imports from China and a 20% tariff on European Union goods, among other significant trade barriers.
China Eastern Airlines has further expanded its operational capabilities with the delivery of one C919, serial 00016, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, and three A320neo aircraft, serials 12361, 12352, and 12350, all equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines. These additions highlight the airline’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational efficiency.
Beijing Capital Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A320, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6730, powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines. The aircraft joins the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, serving domestic and regional routes across China and nearby Asian markets.
CDB Aviation, through its wholly owned Irish subsidiary CDBL FUNDING 1, has successfully priced a $700 million dual-tranche offering of senior unsecured notes under its $3.0 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Program. The issuance, completed on May 20, 2025, marks CDB Aviation’s return to the international bond market after a four-year absence and supports its long-term funding diversification strategy.
Hanoi-based AGC Logistic Services Joint Stock Company has filed a lawsuit against Vietravel Airlines, alleging the unlawful termination of a cargo contract.
China Flying Dragon General Aviation has become the first operator of the COMAC C909 medical rescue aircraft, marking a major milestone in the expansion of China’s domestically developed commercial aviation capabilities. The aircraft was officially delivered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on September 9, 2025, and is expected to significantly enhance the country’s emergency response infrastructure.
