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A rocket launchpad is seen amid flags at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on October 30. China’s commercial space industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. Photo: EPA
China manufacturing

From steel to space: China giant sells first 2 satellites in bold pivot

Once forging steel for skyscrapers, Jigang Group is now in a race to the skies with Geely and 90,000 other Chinese companies.

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Aviation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

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China airliners

Maker of China’s C919 receives capital injection amid supply chain challenges

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China airliners

China’s Comac debuts C909 surgical cabin for ‘flying hospital’ missions

The modified aircraft – dubbed a ‘milestone’ – will support a range of medical interventions, especially in poorer regions.

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has launched a surgical cabin for its C909 narrowbody jet. Photo: Sina
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation

China’s chief space contractor readies plans for tourism programme

A state-owned giant is expected to unveil a space tourism package this week, with suborbital trips priced lower than US rivals SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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China Future Tech briefing

Aerospace | Musk’s SpaceX faces China threat in reusable rocket race

At least nine reusable rocket projects are nearing maiden flights in China, posing a potential threat to Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s grip on the commercial satellite launch market.

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China manufacturing

Engine shortages crimp China’s C919 deliveries amid global aerospace bottleneck

State-owned planemaker deploys teams to CFM – a joint venture between GE and Safran that makes the C919’s Leap-1C engine – as suppliers race to meet demand.

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A model of GE Aerospace’s Leap-1C engine, which is used exclusively to power China’s home-grown Comac C919 aircraft, is displayed at last week’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Frank Chen
Artificial intelligence

Satellite maker Uspace pivots to AI applications at new tech centre in Shenzhen

The initiative forms part of efforts to operate a network of more than 100 ‘Golden Bauhinia’ satellites above the Greater Bay Area.

China airliners

In an international win for China’s C919, Brunei accepts Chinese aviation rules

Recognition of aviation standards, essential for entry into global markets, could pave the way for China’s jets in Southeast Asia.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

With China’s C919 jet facing order delays, is Boeing waiting in the wings?

C919 engine supply issues, mutual desire for trade breakthrough may lead Chinese airlines to buy planes from US giant, analysts said.

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Delivery delays for China’s C919 passenger jet could benefit US aerospace giant Boeing and its competing aircraft, the 737 Max. Photo: AFP
China’s C919 passenger plane

Orders of China’s C919 jet could face delays over engine supply snags

Financial reports from China’s top airlines suggest deliveries of home-grown plane could come late – potentially caused by US engine controls.

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Planned deliveries of China’s home-grown C919 jet could be facing delays, according to the financial reports of the country’s largest airlines. Photo: Frank Chen
China airliners

AirAsia eyes deal for C919 passenger jet, in bid to tap China-Asean market

If the deal is struck, it would mark the first overseas order for the Chinese passenger jet.

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China airliners

China’s aircraft maker Comac wins one of its biggest overseas orders for C909 jets

The landmark agreement could see Air Cambodia buy up to 20 of the jets, highlighting Comac’s growing presence in the region.

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China technology

Chasing Starlink, China Unicom a step closer to satellite communication services

New licence is expected to foster a moderately competitive market while making internet services more accessible to everyday users.

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China Unicom has received a satellite mobile communication business licence. Photo: Shutterstock
China airliners

Chinese flying taxi takes to the skies in Africa as firms eye global roll-out

A Chinese-made pilotless electric air taxi completed its first test flight in Rwanda this week, as China’s aviation firms rapidly go global.

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A pilotless electric air taxi made by the Chinese tech company EHang Holdings completes a test flight at the Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda on September 4. China’s low-altitude aircraft are attracting growing interest from global buyers. Photo: Xinhua
China airliners

China starts aviation training for Southeast Asia amid C919, home-grown jet push

China’s top civil aviation manufacturer wants to break Airbus and Boeing’s grip on global industry – and Asean is its biggest overseas market.

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Robotics

Drone leader DJI’s latest challenger is a Chinese robot vacuum maker

Dreame reportedly recruits talent from DJI and Meituan, while advertising a range of drone-related job openings.

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Shenzhen

Insta360’s Antigravity unveils 8K full-degree drone, challenging DJI

Weighing 249 grams, the A1 drone is set to hit global markets in January.

Antigravity A1 is the first product launched by Insta360’s drone brand. Photo: Handout
IPO

Rocketing to riches: China’s cash-hungry aerospace firms aim for IPOs

Bolstered by improved market sentiment, LandSpace and others seek funding in onshore markets to fuel growth.

Science

China completes key Lanyue lander test for crewed moon mission by 2030

Test marks ‘a major milestone’ in lunar landing effort, space agency says.

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Science

Scorch marks at Deep Blue’s test site in China point to reusable rocket failure

The company has not commented on satellite imagery showing launch pad burn marks or the outcome of VTVL tests in Inner Mongolia.

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Deep Blue Aerospace, which last year suffered a crash landing when testing its Nebula-1 prototype (pictured) is believed to have encountered another failure in recent weeks. Photo: handout
China airliners

Explainer | From nose to tail, how China is reshaping the aviation supply chain

Recent achievements show Beijing’s efforts to localise the components of its planes have not abated in the wake of the C919’s success.

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The licencing of the AES100 turboshaft engine is one of several recent milestones in China’s campaign to localise its aviation supply chain. Photo: Xinhua
DJI

Insta360’s Antigravity challenges DJI with 8K 360-degree drone

The Chinese company’s product, to be unveiled in August, is set to be the first ‘360 drone’ for consumers.

Taiwan

Houston to Taipei in 2½ hours? Possible, if US-Taiwan spaceport plans take off

Potential cooperation on suborbital flights may first involve ‘unmanned cargo missions’, de facto embassy American Institute in Taiwan says.

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China-EU relations

Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order

Airbus will localise more production of its A321 jet in China as part of the agreement, which comes just ahead of a key China-EU summit.

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An Airbus A321 is assembled at the company’s facility in north China’s Tianjin. Photo: Xinhua
Science

China’s Tianlong-3 rocket passes critical test a year after explosive mishap

Space Pioneer unveils plan to allow ordinary people to ‘take a rocket like they take a plane, making global one-hour travel possible’.

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Beijing-based startup Space Pioneer says it has completed a major structural stress test following more than 100 technical upgrades to its redesigned vehicle after Tianlong-3 rocket crashed in June last year. Photo: Handout
Space

Opinion | A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector

The city is well suited to advance China’s commercial ambitions in the cosmos and play a leading role in reforming outdated legal frameworks.

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US-China relations

Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach?

An executive order to limit China’s market penetration and boost the US’ capacity in drones might be too little, too late.

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