Chen Chuanren
October 29, 2025

new jl-10 trainer spotted in cctv video

The aircraft on the far left, which is only partially visible in this still photo from a Chinese state media CCTV video, is speculated to be an improved version of the JL-10.

Credit: Chinese State Media CCTV

SINGAPORE—China has conducted the first flight of a new advanced jet trainer, with photos circulating online showing the twin-engine aircraft airborne and on the ground. Developed by Nanchang’s Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG), the aircraft has been described by observers as an improved version…

Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

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