COMAC’s Dubai Airshow Debut Showcases C919 And C909 marked a significant international breakthrough for the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), underscoring China’s growing role in global commercial aviation. Making its first-ever appearance at the Dubai Airshow, the manufacturer showcased its expanding portfolio, including the C919 narrowbody and the C909 business jet, as it positions itself as a serious contender in international…
Airbus has officially announced the opening of a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo Family aircraft in Tianjin, China, further strengthening its industrial presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new facility underscores Airbus’s commitment to expanding global production capacity as demand for the A320neo series continues to soar.
IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) has announced plans to resume direct flights to Mainland China, marking a major step in restoring connectivity between India and its northern neighbor. Beginning 26 October 2025, the airline will launch daily nonstop services from Delhi and Kolkata to Guangzhou, subject to final regulatory approvals.
Xiamen Airlines is preparing to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, identified as MSN 43847. This aircraft reflects the airline’s continued strategy of investing in next-generation models to increase efficiency and enhance passenger service.
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines have entered into a strategic codeshare agreement to strengthen connectivity between Kazakhstan and China. Signed on 29 July 2025, the agreement enhances cooperation on trunk routes linking the two countries and provides passengers with expanded travel options across a growing network.
Awesome Cargo has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A330-200P2F, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s growth as it becomes Mexico’s third airline to operate the A330P2F type. The entry into service took place on August 12, 2025, with the aircraft making its inaugural revenue flight from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to China, via Anchorage (ANC).
Xiamen Airlines is preparing to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 43845, is expected to enter into commercial service shortly following its handover from Boeing.
A new airworthiness directive may soon impact the Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliner models, following FAA concerns over substandard titanium used in the ram air turbine (RAT) mounting fittings. The RAT is a vital safety component, designed to deploy in-flight to provide emergency electrical and hydraulic power when both engines fail. Improper titanium in its fittings could lead to catastrophic detachment at the moment it is…
Emirates has officially inaugurated its daily service between Dubai and Hangzhou, marking the airline’s fifth destination in mainland China and continuing a strategic expansion across East Asia. The new route, launched just weeks after the addition of Shenzhen, increases Emirates’ Chinese mainland services to 49 weekly flights, reinforcing its commitment to one of the world’s most dynamic aviation markets.
