Changi International Airport will offer over 600 additional flights to 15 Chinese cities during the Lunar New Year period, starting February 1 and March 8, 2026. Six airlines - Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Loong Air, Spring Airlines, and Xiamen Airlines - will operate extra services.
Changi Airport has launched its first fleet of fully driverless autonomous tractors, following nearly a year of testing that covered more than 5,000 test trips. The deployment is part of Changi's broader innovation strategy to allow staff to be deployed to roles with higher skills.
Changi Airport has launched an immersive exhibition showcasing the ambitious design and innovations planned for its new Terminal 5. Jointly organized by Singapore's Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Changi Airport Group, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the vision behind one of the airport's most ambitious expansions through interactive displays, scale models and experiential zones.
Singapore Changi Airport achieved its busiest year on record in 2025, handling nearly 70 million passengers. The milestone reflects continued strong travel demand across Asia, with China emerging as the powerhouse market.
Changi Airport Group has unveiled an underground people-mover system connecting Terminal 5 and Terminal 2 within four minutes, according to AeroTime on December 30 2025. The automated system will operate similarly to the existing Skytrain, with trains running every four to eight minutes.
Changi Airport Group has introduced FlightSaver Assurance, a new feature on the Changi App that provides instant benefits for travelers whose flights are delayed by three hours or more. According to AeroTime, the program is part of an upgraded 'Save Flight' suite within the app, which now includes live flight tracking and real-time updates.
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As Hurricane Melissa swept through the Caribbean, global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn formed part of immediate response efforts. According to AeroTime, the company transported personnel and critical equipment from the USA directly to Jamaica mere hours after the hurricane made landfall.
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Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, successfully supported Leonardo Aircraft during a three-month M-346 demo tour across the United States and Canada. The operation required extensive coordination of personnel, equipment, and aircraft logistics across multiple regions.
Chapman Freeborn's UAE office exceeded monthly targets across passenger, cargo, and ACMI charter operations in January 2026, according to AeroTime reports. The company's IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region reported strong performance, driven by steady regional charter demand and cross-team collaboration.
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Dassault Aviation's Chartres Air Show is set to take place on September 21, with an impressive lineup of aircraft and activities. Following the success of its 2023 edition, the new show promises to be even more exciting.
China Airlines has approved a major fleet modernization plan valued at $7.852 billion, authorizing the acquisition of 18 new widebody aircraft including five Airbus A350-1000s, five Boeing 777-9s, and four 777-8 freighters. The carrier will retire four Boeing 747-400 freighters as part of the strategic plan.
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five more Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, following board approval in November 2025. The airline already operates 15 Airbus A350-900s and plans to retire four 747-400 freighters as part of its fleet plan.
China has completed the maiden flight of the Tianma-1000, a domestically developed mid-altitude UAV designed for long-distance cargo transport. Developed by Xi'an Aisheng Technology Group, a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation, the UAV features advanced artificial intelligence systems and an optical guidance landing system.
China Eastern Airlines has launched the world's longest intercontinental direct flight, connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires via Auckland with a Boeing 777-39P(ER). The nonstop service reduces travel time between China and South America by over four hours, covering 9,346 kilometers from Shanghai to Auckland and 10,334 kilometers onward to Argentina.
China has successfully completed the first flight of its large unmanned 'mothership' aircraft, Jiutian, which is designed to carry dozens of smaller drones. The platform can deploy up to 100 UAVs in flight and has a range of several thousand miles.
The US approval of a $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan has elevated tensions across the Taiwan Strait. China's layered approach to GPS disruption using terrestrial and fiber-based assets provides an operational tempo advantage if US forces operate under degraded or deceptive GPS conditions.
The Pentagon has released a new annual assessment, warning that China's military buildup is increasing the vulnerability of the US homeland to threats. The report highlights China's expansion in cyber, space, and nuclear capabilities, as well as its efforts to achieve a 'strategic decisive victory' over Taiwan by 2027.