The Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163 Disaster of 1980: A Man-Made TragedyOn August 19, 1980, a night that should have been peaceful was cast under a dark shadow over Riyadh Airport. Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163, departing from Riyadh and carrying 287 Pakistani pilgrims and 14 crew members, was destined to be a routine journey, but it tragically became a devastating air crash, claiming the lives of all 301 people on board...

Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport's Inaugural International Flight: Ushering in a New Era of Regional Opening UpThe launch of international routes at Lianyungang Huaguoshan International Airport is a significant milestone in the city's economic development and opening up. It signifies that Lianyungang is actively integrating into the global wave, embracing the world with a more open attitude...

December 2nd, 2024 Top News: Successful Maiden Flight of Long March 12, Major Infrastructure Projects Advance, and More Domestic and International NewsToday is December 2nd, 2024. Let's review the significant news events that unfolded today...

Wofei Aerospace AE200 Expected to Begin Conformity Verification in 2025, Aiming to Become the First 6-Seat eVTOL to Complete Manned Flight TestsNovember 11th, Wofei Aerospace announced that it expects to fully launch the conformity verification work of the AE200 in 2025. As Wofei Aerospace's first self-developed strategic product, the AE200 is a 6-seat, all-electric, manned eVTOL with multiple advantages in terms of safety, economy, comfort, and environmental protection...

C919: China's Aviation Dream Takes Flight, From Market Hype to International CompetitionIn today's era of rapid technological advancement, airplanes have become an essential choice for travel. For a long time, the American and European aviation giants Boeing and Airbus have almost monopolized the global large aircraft market, while China's aviation industry has been facing a "bottleneck" situation...

China-Bound Flights: A "Chance" for Air ChinaIn recent years, numerous foreign airlines have announced the suspension of their China routes, sparking widespread attention. From Qantas' suspension of the Sydney-Shanghai route in May this year, to Virgin Atlantic's halting of the Shanghai-London route in July, and Scandinavian Airlines' announcement in October to suspend direct flights from Copenhagen to Shanghai, foreign airlines seem increasingly reluctant to operate China routes...

Domestic News Roundup: ARJ21 Completes Tibet Plateau Flight, Jibin High-Speed Railway Bridge Completed, Rugby Tournament Heats UpToday is September 22, 2024, Sunday, the 20th day of the 8th lunar month. A series of exciting news has come from different regions in China...

China's First Solar-Hydrogen Powered Drone Makes Successful Maiden Flight, Multiple Major Projects Show ProgressIt's Thursday, September 19, 2024, the 17th day of the eighth lunar month. Today, China's first solar-hydrogen powered drone successfully completed its maiden flight in Chongqing, marking a significant advancement in the country's new energy drone field...

Preliminary Investigation Results of Volaris Flight 2283 Crash Released: Icing Led to Loss of ControlOn the afternoon of September 6th, local time, the Brazilian Air Force Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) released the preliminary findings of the investigation into the crash of Volaris Flight 2283. The investigation concluded that the aircraft was certified to fly in icing conditions, and the crew possessed certifications and experience with flying in such conditions...

Multiple Countries Suspend Flights to China: A Game of Global Economics and GeopoliticsIn recent years, with the rise of China's economy and its growing international influence, air links between China and countries around the world have become increasingly close. Air transportation has played a crucial role in connecting China to the world...

Today's Headlines: Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays, Shandong to Face Continuous Rainfall, Lottery Winnings Over 220 Million Yuan No Longer Tax-ExemptDue to thunderstorms, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has activated a blue alert mechanism, resulting in widespread flight delays. The airport is working closely with the meteorological department, monitoring weather changes in real-time and disseminating the latest information to passengers through multiple channels...

Starship Orbital Test Flight Mission Imminent, Musk Predicts Only 50% Success RateAccording to reports, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed during a recent live stream that the company's fifth Starship orbital test flight mission (IFT-5) is expected to launch in late August or early September. This test flight will utilize the combination of the "Super Heavy Booster" (B12) and the "Starship spacecraft" (S30)...