Category Archives: Chinese Defense Industry News
Chinese Y-20 transport aircraft gives air power a push
2013-01-28 — The successful maiden flight of the Y-20, China’s first domestically developed heavy air freighter, marks a step in the country’s goal of building a strategic air power, according to military experts and observers. “A genuine strategic air power … Continue reading
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China’s Y-20 extends military modernization drive
2013-01-28 — China successfully tested an indigenously-built freight plane capable of airlifting tanks and combat troops to difficult and inaccessible mountainous areas like its Tibet border with India. The official Xinhua News Agency reported that the test took place on … Continue reading
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India invites China to Aero India air show
2013-01-23 — India has invited China to the 2013 Aero India air show in Bangalore in early February after tensions between the neighbours over disputed borders have eased and bilateral military relations improved. Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne … Continue reading
Chinese North Industries Group Corp profits up 18.7%
2013-01-20 — China North Industries Group Corp, the country’s largest defense equipment manufacturer, said Thursday that its profits jumped 18.7 percent year-on-year last year amid a slowing global economy. Profits totaled 10.27 billion yuan ($1.63 billion) in 2012, up from … Continue reading
Tonga says China’s Y-12 aircraft to provide cheaper price
2013-01-19 — Tonga’s Acting Prime Minister Hon Samiu Vaipulu said today that Government’s move to introduce two new aircraft from China to operate the domestic service was to provide competition and offer cheaper inter-island airfares. The Acting PM and Minister … Continue reading
China’s general aviation industry ready for takeoff
2013-01-19 — A pilot program that saw low-altitude airspace in key Chinese cities being opened up for general aviation may be extended nationwide in 2013. The accelerated reform will certainly give a fresh impetus for the domestic generation aviation industry … Continue reading