- Tibet's Third Civil Airport Transports 50,000 Passengers in First Year[Sep. 01, 2007]
Nyingchi Airport, the third civil airport in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has transported more than 50,000 passengers during the first year of its operation, according to airport sources.
- Shenzhen Airlines to Fly Between China and Japan[Aug. 30, 2007]
On August 29, Japan's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry approved Shenzhen Airlines' plan to launch its first services between China and Japan.
- CAAC Says China's Civil Aviation Industry "Developing Too Fast"[Sep. 01, 2007]
The civil aviation authority warned the air transport industry is developing "too fast", and is confronted with "huge pressure to ensure safety".
- China Eastern Expected to Sign Deal with Singapore Airlines[Sep. 01, 2007]
China Eastern, struggling after two years of losses, is expected to sign a deal on Sep. 2 to sell a stake to Singapore Airlines, an alliance that would bring welcome cash and managerial expertise to the Shanghai-based carrier.
- Mesa Sends First Two CRJs to China for Joint Venture Operation[Aug. 28, 2007]
First two CRJ200s painted in the red, gold and white livery of Kunpeng Airlines are heading for China, Mesa Air Group CEO Jonathan Ornstein confirmed on August 27.
- Nation Encourages Domestic Regional Airlines in China[Aug. 21, 2007]
Xi'an Aircraft International Corp's production expansion project, a plan to produce 30 Modem Ark 60 (MA60) airplanes annually, has been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, the Beijing Business Today reported on August 21.
- The Aerial Casino That is China Aviation: SIA Could Be onto Something Big[Aug. 29, 2007]
As many foreign companies will testify, partnering in the Chinese market can be a challenging exercise. That applies in spades when buying a minority interest in a state-owned entity, especially in a highly regulated industry subject to regular strategic intervention by government.
- EgyptAir Orders Five A330-200s[Aug. 28, 2007]
EgyptAir signed a contract for five firm A330-200s plus three options, Airbus announced.
- FAA Issues CRJ Safety Order[Aug. 30, 2007]
US FAA ordered Bombardier to correct potential flap failures on some 684 CRJ100s/200s operated in the US by Air Wisconsin, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
- Bidders Offer Thousands for Seats on First A380 Flight[Aug. 29, 2007]
Bidders have offered thousands of US dollars for seats on the first commercial flight of the super jumbo Airbus A380 as an online auction for seats began in earnest.