Chengdu

Syria returns to the headlines after a bloody year of conflict between Israel and Iranian proxies.

China’s success as a defense exporter depends on its ability to convince customers that it is a power with which they want to be friends.

Hainan Airlines intends to commence flights between Chengdu and Vienna in December, marking its second route to Austria.

Frank Kendall has spent his time as secretary working to reshape the Air Force—but will his work outlast him?

Air China is adding a fourth route to Milan in July with the launch of flights from Chengdu.

The dismantling facility will be capable of handling six medium to large-sized aircraft annually; the freight facility will handle 5,000 pieces of cargo/hour.

Airbus, Tarmac Aerosave and Chengdu have signed a joint-venture agreement to establish China’s first aircraft storage, disposal and recycling facility.

With the ability to continue feeding battery power to the guidance system, the AIM-120D-3 has a longer effective kinematic range, Raytheon says.

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The capital city of South Australia has been named as the host of the World Routes forum in 2019. Hosting the event gives the city the opportunity to not only boost air connectivity, but to show thousands of delegates what they have to offer potential visitors.

The Chinese boom town of Chengdu is preparing to welcome the international aviation industry this weekend for the 22nd annual World Routes forum (24-27 September).

One of the rising stars of the Chinese economy, the emerging city of Chengdu, will move closer towards its ambition of becoming the main transport hub for western China when it hosts the World Routes aviation forum next month (24-27 September).

Take time out from your World Routes schedule to experience Chengdu’s ancient heritage and tourist hot spots.

Taking place on Monday 26 September, the World Routes Tourism Summit will provide delegates with an insight into the current state of the tourism industry.

Chengdu in China’s Sichuan Province is the destination for World Routes 2016. Around 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the four-day event for international air route development.

Chengdu is leading the way in the finance and technology sectors, and has transformed itself into a leading commercial hub within the Asian region.