Jetstar has today announced new direct flights from Zhengzhou in Central China to Melbourne, further boosting Chinese tourism to Victoria's capital.

Embraer will hold the fourth China Regional Aviation Forum (RAF 2017) from August 29-30, in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. Co-hosted by Embraer and the West Airport Group, the theme for RAF 2017 will be "Innovation, Connectivity and The Belt & Road: Taking Regional Aviation to the Next Level."

Chengdu has demonstrated its strength as an international aviation hub to the world, as it now has the most overseas routes in China's central and western regions.

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon have announced that the majority of flight services into and out of Hong Kong between 6am and 5pm tomorrow (Hong Kong time, Wednesday, 23 August) have been cancelled as Tropical Cyclone Hato moves closer to the city.

Xiamen Airlines launched a new collection of uniforms for its ground staff on Aug 18,2017.

CAAC held an operation preparatory meeting on August 8 for Beijing New Airport. It was emphasized at the meeting that great efforts shall be made in preparing for new airport operation, with tasks being clearly divided, and coordination enhanced, so as to ensure outstanding preparatory work for new airport operation while advancing the new airport construction, and to celebrate the successful opening of the 19th Party Congress with great achievement. CAAC Deputy Administrator Dong Zhiyi attended the meeting and raised specific requirements.

American Airlines announces today approval for the launch of new daily non-stop service from Los Angeles to Beijing. This is American's eighth direct nonstop flight from China to the U.S. American will be the first U.S. carrier to operate this route. The service will begin on November 5, 2017 from Los Angeles, operating with the most advanced Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Tickets are now on sale.

Cathay Dragon has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), preparatory to executing formal legal documentation, for the acquisition of 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The MOU, signed today between the Cathay Pacific Group and Airbus in Toulouse, France, is valued at approximately HK$31.7 billion at current list prices. It is intended to see Cathay Dragon's single-aisle fleet replaced and expanded from 2020.

On August 15, CAAC held its monthly routine press conference, where the CAAC spokesperson and heads of departments and bureaus concerned released the operational statistics.

Mileslife, an innovative mileage earning program operator in China, announced on Wednesday it had agreed an exclusive strategic partnership with All Nippon Airways, Japan's only five-star airline.