15 Oct 2026
#3 October 2026: China Aviation Industry Newsletter
HAECO And Cathay Extend Boeing 777 Landing Gear Support
HAECO and Cathay have extended their long-standing partnership covering landing gear support for Cathay’s Boeing 777 fleet. HAECO Landing Gear Services will provide exchange and overhaul support for the 777-300ER, building on a relationship that has completed more than 200 landing gear deliveries since 2010.
CAAC Advances Airline Operations-Control Standards
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has outlined further work to strengthen operations-control policies and standards for transport airlines. Discussions covered personnel qualifications, risk management, navigation data and greater information sharing, alongside emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and electronic flight bags.
China Proposes Streamlined Export Rules For Civil Aviation Components
China’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed simplified export procedures for selected civil aviation components, including aircraft engines and inertial navigation systems. Eligible airlines, manufacturers and maintenance providers could use registration-based export certificates for qualifying activities, reducing the need for individual licences on each shipment.
Acumen’s Take
On HAECO And Cathay
The extended partnership highlights the importance of dependable component support for long-haul fleet operations. Landing gear exchange and overhaul capability can help airlines manage maintenance schedules, asset availability and fleet reliability more effectively.
On CAAC’s Operations-Control Standards
CAAC’s focus on operations-control standards reflects the growing complexity of airline network management and operational risk. Greater use of digital tools, shared data and integrated control systems can support more consistent decision-making across large airline networks.
On China’s Proposed Export Rules
The proposed export framework could simplify selected maintenance and component movements while maintaining regulatory oversight. More efficient cross-border processes can support shorter turnaround times and improve supply-chain responsiveness for airlines, manufacturers and MRO providers.
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