China's three major State-owned airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, all pointed out the impact from high-speed trains in their latest half-year earnings reports, and only China Eastern achieved positive growth in net profits.

Cathay Pacific continues to grow Hong Kong's connections to the world. From Summer 2018, the airline will launch pioneering non-stop routes linking Hong Kong with Brussels, Dublin and Copenhagen, further strengthening the airline's network and providing new trade and tourism opportunities between Asia and Europe.

Hong Kong's low-fare airline HK Express is paying tribute to Bruce Lee - legendary martial arts icon, philosopher and the city's first international mega movie star - by naming its fifth A321 aircraft (aircraft registration number: B-LEE) "Siu Loong" (the English transliteration of Bruce Lee's Chinese stage name) as an inspiration for travellers to embody his fighting spirit in transcending cultural borders. With the debut of this 230-seat A321 aircraft, HK Express now boasts a fleet of 20 aircraft.

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, under pressure from mainland Chinese carriers, plans to increase its passenger and cargo business in India where yields are holding up better than at home, a senior company executive told Reuters.

Further strengthening its solid presence in China, Finnair today announced the opening of a new year-round route between Helsinki and Nanjing, China. Located along Yangtse River, Nanjing is one of the four ancient capitals of China, and a vibrant center for culture and economy. With a population of over 8 million people, Nanjing is an important commercial hub and leisure destination with growing passenger and cargo demand.

Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd., (Boeing Shanghai) and Xiamen Air celebrated today the completion of the first 787-8 base maintenance check, also known as a C-check and Wi-Fi modification at Boeing Shanghai's hangar at Shanghai Pudong Airport.

China will need 1,070 regional jets with 70 to 130 seats over the next 20 years, making it the third-largest regional aviation market after the United States and Europe, according to the latest report released on Tuesday by Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA.

Ctrip.com International, Ltd., a leading travel service provider of accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China ("Ctrip" or the "Company"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.

SF Airlines' Chengdu= Hanoi route successfully made its maiden flight on August 27, marking the first direct cargo flight from China to Hanoi, Vietnam. Operated by B767-300 twice a week, the regular flight facilitates the transportation and communication between Chengdu and Vietnam.

Hato, the 13th typhoon this year landed in southern Zhuhai, Guangdong province, around 12:50 pm Wednesday, bringing gales of 45 meters per second at its eye.