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Space News June 11, 2012

Shenzhou-9 may face tough tests

JIUQUAN – The Shenzhou-9 manned spacecraft will face tests of thunder, high temperatures and other adverse weather conditions this summer ahead its launch, experts said…

Civilian aviation news June 7, 2012

China Southern receives third capital injection for fleet expansion; will lease 18 aircraft from ALC

The Chinese government will inject about CNY2 billion ($315 million) into China Southern Airlines (CZ) for its fleet expansion, according to an industry insider. It…

Civilian aviation news June 4, 2012

Bell Helicopter Signs Agreement to Open First Flight Training School in China

Fort Worth, TX – June 4, 2012 – Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), announced today it has signed a memorandum of understanding…

Civilian aviation news May 28, 2012

Bombardier’s “Get More” Q400 NextGen Airliner World Tour Lands in the People’s Republic of China

As part of the fifth leg of its world tour, Bombardier Aerospace’s technologically advanced Q400 NextGen airliner has landed in Beijing, the People’s Republic of…

General Aviation News May 23, 2012

Successfully Developing Chinese Aviation

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encouraged China to continue to develop its air transport sector by ensuring sufficient capacity based on global standards and…

Civilian aviation news May 3, 2012

Cessna and AVIC Partnership Strengthens Supply for China Aviation Needs

SHIJIAZHUANG, China, May 3, 2012 — Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, signed a strategic agreement with the China Aviation Industry General…

Space News April 30, 2012

China launches two navigation satellites

China successfully launched two satellites into space at 4:50 am Beijing Time Monday, the 12th and 13th satellites for its Beidou global navigation and positioning…

Civilian aviation news April 27, 2012

Boeing Statement on China Eastern Airlines Commitment to Buy 20 777-300ERs

SEATTLE, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today that China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range), as…

Military Aviation News April 19, 2012

India tests nuclear-capable missile that can reach China and Europe

(Reuters) – India successfully test-fired on Thursday a nuclear-capable missile that can reach Beijing and Eastern Europe, thrusting the emerging Asian power into an small…

Space News March 5, 2012

China to launch moon-landing orbiter in 2013

BEIJING – China’s third lunar probe, Chang’e-3, is expected to be launched next year and conduct a moon landing and lunar explorations, its designer said….

Civilian aviation news February 28, 2012

Boeing Statement on China Southern’s Commitment to Buy 10 777-300ERs

Boeing announced today that China Southern Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing 777-300ERs, as the airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing…

Space News February 17, 2012

China to launch manned Shenzhou-9 spacecraft

BEIJING – China will launch the manned Shenzhou-9 spacecraft between June and August this year and achieve space rendezvous and docking mission with the orbiting…