Well-paid foreign pilots once flocked to Chinese airlines – but winds have shifted as domestic talent steps up and airlines limit fleet expansions.

The book argues that while the training provided is civilian in nature, the aviation skills acquired are inherently ...

In terms of capacity, capability, and readiness, the Chinese air force represents a growing challenge. US Air Force officials and experts are concerned about the service's shrinking, aging fleet. In a ...

According to Chinese state media, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) J-16 fighter successfully locked on to and repelled two foreign fighters (possibly F-22 “Raptors”) within China’s Air Defense ...

October 11, 2025: China has many impressive new warplanes entering service. The men, and a few women, who pilot these aircraft are a problem. Chinese pilots get plenty of flying time but have little ...

Chinese carrier Air China said in a statement on Saturday that it has collected evidence against several accounts spreading ...

Since 2020, China and Russia have massively expanded their air power since 2020, with China tripling fifth‑generation fighter production and Russia fielding more battle-tested pilots integrated with ...

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Meet Kelsang Pedron, a Tibetan female pilot of the Chinese PLA Air Force. In this video, she shares her journey of training and dedication to flying.