China's self-developed Y-20, YY-20 military aircraft to make waves at Airshow China

China's self-developed and most advanced military aircraft, the Y-20 heavy transport aircraft and the YY-20 refueling aircraft, are poised to make waves at the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China.

Y-20 is officially codenamed "Kunpeng" after a mythical bird that can fly vast distances.

The military aircraft are set to impress audiences through a series of spectacular aerial performances and ground displays, offering a glimpse into the capabilities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force.

"At the Zhuhai Airshow, we have dispatched one Y-20 transport aircraft and two YY-20 refueling aircraft. The YY-20 will deliver multiple aerial performances at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, and together with the Y-20, the YY-20 will also participate in static ground exhibit, offering a comprehensive showcase of China's domestically-produced large multi-purpose transport aircraft and large aerial refueling aircraft," said Han Jiachun, a pilot with the Central Theater Command Air Force.

The aircrew participating at the airshow not only boast rich flight experience, but also have demonstrated China's military aviation prowess at international airshows in Austria, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and other countries.

To provide the audience with a truly breathtaking experience, they have choreographed an array of high-difficulty maneuvers, pushing the limits of both the aircraft and their own skills.

In addition, the static ground exhibit is set to be a big draw.

For the first time, the Y-20 will open its cargo hold to the public, allowing visitors to step inside and explore the aircraft's interior.

"The opening event will allow everyone to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the internal structure and functionality of the Y-20. During the process, we will also share stories about our aircraft's involvement in real combats, trainings and humanitarian rescue missions, as well as the growth and development of our airlift units. Our goal is to make these strategic assets a shining name brand demonstrating the strength of the PLA," said Wang Yuhao, another pilot with the Central Theater Command Air Force.

The air show, scheduled for Nov 12-17, coincides with the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force, which falls on Nov 11.

China's self-developed Y-20, YY-20 military aircraft to make waves at Airshow China

Iran continued its missile attacks on Israel with the same intensity as the previous day as the conflict entered its eighth day on Saturday.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), at least five Iranian missile launches toward Israel were detected from early Saturday morning until around 05:30. At about 11:30, Iran launched another barrage, the sixth of the day. As of noon, local health authorities reported no casualties.

Meanwhile, the interval between early warnings issued by Israel's Home Front Command and the sounding of air raid sirens during Iranian missile attacks has shortened, according to China Central Television (CCTV) reporter Liang Hui.

On several occasions, early warnings were issued only one or two minutes before the sirens sounded, compared with the previous minimum interval of about five minutes. This reduction has significantly limited the time available for residents to seek shelter.

In response, the IDF did not provide a clear explanation. It said the detection of missiles and rockets is influenced by various factors and therefore cannot guarantee sufficient time for the public to take cover in every instance. The military also acknowledged that in some cases no early warning may be issued and air raid sirens may sound directly.

The IDF also announced details of its latest operations, saying that from Friday night to early Saturday morning it launched a series of airstrikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, and central Iran, deploying more than 80 fighter jets and dropping 230 bombs. The targets included underground facilities used for the production and storage of ballistic missiles, as well as a military academy belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The military added that it carried out another wave of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and Isfahan on Saturday morning.

The United States and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, several senior military commanders and hundreds of civilians. Iran has responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. assets across the region.

Iran continues missile attacks on Israel as IDF strikes Tehran on eighth day of conflict