CHINESE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Named under the sanctions were Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Ventures. Top executives James Donald Taiclet, Frank Andrew St John and Jesus Malave were listed as banned from travelling to China.
Aircraft lessor DAE sees China's COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly
Airbus and Boeing are the main suppliers of aircraft to airlines, but the European planemaker is struggling to boost production amid record orders and Boeing is under scrutiny from regulators after a mid-air panel blowout on a new plane in January.
Bangladesh military complains about faulty Chinese parts
Bangladesh, a major buyer of weapons from China, has accused Chinese companies of supplying faulty parts and technical problems with its imported military hardware. The Bangladesh military has accused Chinese companies of supplying faulty spare parts for corvettes, petrol crafts, and onshore patrol vehicles, with manufacturing defects and technical challenges. The Bangladesh Air Force has alleged technical problems with Chinese-made F-7 fighter jets and short-range air defense systems, and has faced issues with firing ammunition for its Chinese-made K-8W aircraft.
Moving beyond Airbus & Boeing: What will it take for India to make its own commercial airliner?
India is already a growing sourcing hub for the global defence and aerospace industry. With government help, this ecosystem can, in time, be developed to support the development of a commercial plane. That is how we made our space programme, experts point out.
Delhi to host global aviation body’s showpiece event next year
New Delhi to host 81st IATA AGM with IndiGo's Pieter Elbers as chair, highlighting India's aviation growth. IATA projects India as third-largest aviation market by 2026. Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praises sector's growth with record passenger count and enhanced regional connectivity
Concerned about China providing inputs to Russia's defence industrial base: US
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns about China's support to Russia's defense industry, emphasizing the Biden administration's concerted efforts with allies to address this issue. Responding to the UK Defence Minister's claim that China is providing lethal aid to Russia, Sullivan clarified that the US has not observed direct weapon transfers but is worried about China's contributions to Russia's defense production. British Defence Minister Grant Shapps accused China of supplying combat equipment to Russia, noting increased trade between the two nations.
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China's share in India's industrial goods imports jump to 30% from 21% in last 15 years: GTRI
India's reliance on Chinese industrial products like telecom, machinery, and electronics has increased in the last 15 years. China's share in India's imports imports of these goods has surged from 21 percent to 30 percent. Beyond economic concerns, the rise raises concerns about potential impacts on national security, broadening the scope of the issue beyond purely economic dimensions.
Serbia to boost defence industry cooperation with France, President Vucic says
Serbia aims to enhance defense industry cooperation with France and is pursuing the purchase of Rafale fighter jets, signaling a shift away from Russian arms suppliers. President Aleksandar Vucic plans to discuss this cooperation with French President Emmanuel Macron during his upcoming visit to France. Despite its military neutrality, Serbia seeks to modernize its armed forces, currently relying on Soviet-designed aircraft and Russian weaponry. The country has also acquired Chinese anti-aircraft missiles and combat drones.
Akasa is India's fastest growing airline; we can do in three years what other carriers have spent 15-20 years doing: Vinay Dube
Vinay Dube of Akasa Air envisions rapid international growth, leveraging India's potential for global travel. The airline aims to achieve in three years what others took 15-20 years, focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction in expanding its network. He also points that Akasa is the first airline to fly internationally within 19 months of launch when most others have taken about six years.
China's electromagnetic warfare game-changer: 'Nowhere to hide' for enemy forces
Chinese researchers unveil groundbreaking technology in electronic warfare, enabling real-time monitoring of the electromagnetic spectrum to expose enemy forces. Developed by a Beijing-based team, this innovation allows swift detection and neutralization of adversary signals while ensuring uninterrupted communication for Chinese military. The technology's significance is emphasized in a peer-reviewed article by project leader Yang Kai. With applications in both military and civilian realms, China's advancement challenges US dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum, showcasing its rapid progress fueled by leading telecommunications industries.
Nepal to auction China-made planes amid heavy losses
Nepal Airlines Corporation is seeking to auction six Chinese-made aircraft due to heavy losses. The planes, owned by Nepal's finance ministry, have caused continuous losses since their acquisition. Nepal Airlines wants to sell or lease the planes to mitigate further losses. Other options, such as selling to Chinese or international companies, have failed to materialize.
Chinese military surveillance balloon spotted in Taiwan Strait, island's Defence Ministry says
It also said 26 Chinese military aircraft were detected, along with 10 Chinese navy ships, in the 24 hours before 6 am Friday. Of the aircraft, 15 had crossed the median line that is an unofficial divider between the sides, but which Beijing refuses to recognize. Some also entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone outside the island's airspace.
Cathay Pacific seals multi-billion dollar deal with Airbus for 32 A320neo aircraft, details about expansion plan
The Cathay Pacific-Airbus agreement took shape after initiating discussions in September 2017 between Airbus and the aircraft acquisition team of Hong Kong's leading carrier. The deal has gained approval from key stakeholders within Cathay Pacific, including the Hong Kong-based conglomerate Swire Pacific and Air China.
US President Joe Biden orders ban on US investments in China’s sensitive high-tech industries
The order is aimed at preventing American capital and expertise from helping China develop technologies that could support its military modernization and undermine US national security.
Australia to buy 20 C-130 Hercules aircraft from the US for $6.6 billion
The first of the new four-engine Hercules is expected to be delivered in 2027 and the new aircraft will eventually replace the fleet of 12 Hercules currently operated by the Royal Australian Air Force from RAAF Base Richmond near Sydney, Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
Foreign investors stream into Taiwan as AI stocks beckon
The wave of enthusiasm, which has also helped the tech-heavy Nasdaq to its best first half in 40 years, is running hard as the market is dominated like no other by top firms all along the computer hardware and software supply chains.
It feels like 'Lehman II’ in this crucial industry
The German specialty chemical maker Lanxess AG last week had warned recent fall in sales volumes was more severe than in the 2008-09 recession.
China’s emerging role in the Arab world: From economic projects to political mediation
Qin Gang, Chinese Foreign Minister, recently held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from both Israel and Palestine and advised them to relaunch peace talks and offered China’s good offices to mediate in the long-drawn conflict.
Beijing eyes big ticket deals in West Asia & N Africa region
China is trying to exploit Morocco’s strained relation with France to grab contract for Morocco’s proposed expansion of high-speed rail project between Casablanca and Marrakech. Against the backdrop of rising cases of train accidents in the country, Chinese Tech Company Huawei’s Aviation and Rail Business Unit has offered its expertise to introduce new technologies to ensure safe railways.
India says 'time has come' for Airbus, Boeing to set up jet assembly plants
Jyotiraditya Scindia said conditions were ripe for a "leap of faith" by both jetmakers as India's fast-growing aeronautical industry reaches an "inflection point" - highlighted by plans to assemble Airbus C295 military transport planes locally in India.
US considering ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace
Airlines with home nations that are not involved in the conflict in Ukraine, such as China Eastern, Emirates, and Air India, have seen a spike in revenue because they can fly the shortest route without having to go around Russia's extensive territory. American carriers, on the other hand, have had to conduct long-haul flights with dozens of vacant seats in the aim of making the jet light enough to avoid refuelling on the more circuitous routes required to circumvent no-go zones, according to airline sources quoted by Russia Today.
Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island
Wednesday's incursions were relatively modest by recent standards. During China's National Day weekend in 2021, Beijing dispatched 149 military aircraft southwest of Taiwan in strike group formations. In August, in response to a trip to Taiwan by then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China staged war games surrounding the island simulating a blockade and fired missiles over it into the Pacific Ocean.
China makes first delivery of homegrown passenger jet
Domestic media previously reported that four aircraft were expected to be delivered to China Eastern -- the country's second-largest carrier by passenger numbers -- by the end of the year before going into operation in the first quarter of 2023. China sealed a deal for Airbus jets worth $17 billion earlier this year, and the company began producing its A321 model in the northeastern city of Tianjin last month.
Nepal Airlines to sell five troublesome Chinese planes
Nepal Airlines has been eager to get rid of the non-flying planes, but bureaucratic hassles forced it to hold on to them even as losses mounted. Officials doubt there will be anybody wanting to buy them too, the report said. The five condemned planes are currently parked at the remote parking bay on the eastern side of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. A sixth aircraft crashed in Nepalgunj and is unflyable, the report said.
China struggling to find enough trained pilots for its three aircraft carriers: Report
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is struggling to meet increased demand for qualified ship-borne fighter jet pilots to operate the specially made J-15 jets for the aircraft carriers.
Batch of Chinese aircraft sold to Nepal rust at Kathmandu airport
A batch of Chinese aircraft that Nepal had imported have been sitting on the ground for more than two years and gathering rust, just as the Ministry of Finance has started paying back interest on the loans for the planes, Kathmandu-based sources told ET.
China sends ships and planes toward Taiwan, despite rising criticism
The moves signaled Beijing’s willingness to push back at the United States and its allies militarily, diplomatically and economically to signal its fury over U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan this week.
Pakistan provides key support to boost Myanmar Air Force
The team is expected to visit Meiktila Air Force Station in Mandalay regarding the setting up of a JF-17 simulator for training pilots of the Myanmar Air Force, ET has reliably learnt.
How deceit was built into China's first aircraft carrier
Varyag was to be an Admiral Kuznetsov class multi-role aircraft carrier in the Soviet Navy. She was known as Riga when her keel was laid in Nikolayev on December 6, 1985. Launched on December 4, 1988, she was renamed Varyag (Varangian) in late 1990, after the famous 19th century namesake former Soviet cruiser.
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