- Qantas Announces New Melbourne-Shanghai Service[May 29, 2007]
On May 29, Qantas announced it would introduce a new service between Melbourne and Shanghai, offering two flights a week on the route from March 2008.
- Chinese Entrepreneur Buys into German Airport[May 24, 2007]
Pang Yuliang, an entrepreneur from central China's Henan Province and board chairman of the logistics company Linde Group, has entered the history books by becoming the first Chinese person to acquire the permanent operating rights of an airport in Europe.
- Sichuan Airlines, TransAsia Airways to Launch New Airline[May 21, 2007]
Mainland China's Sichuan Airlines and Taiwan's TransAsia Airways are in negotiations to launch a new carrier based in Shanghai, according to Lin Xiaoxin, president of Goldsun Group, TransAsia's biggest shareholder. "Currently we are discussing relevant details with TransAsia Airways to launch a new airline, but so far no agreement has been reached," a Sichuan source said. It is expected that Sichuan will have a controlling stake in the new entity, which would be in accordance with CAAC regulations on foreign ownership.
- China-bound U.S. Jetliner Returns to Washington After Reports of Flame[May 25, 2007]
On May 25, a U.S. jetliner en-route to Beijing returned safely to Washington Dulles Airport after reports of flames coming out of an engine during take-off, CNN reported.
- Thai AirAsia to Open New Route to Shenzhen[May 24, 2007]
Budget airline Thai AirAsia plans to launch daily flights from Bangkok to Shenzhen, China, the company said on May 24.
- Flights Between China and U.S. to Double by 2012[May 25, 2007]
Competition between commercial airlines for valuable trans-Pacific routes will surely intensify following an agreement on May 23 between China and the United States that will double the number of passenger flights between the two countries by 2012.
- China Aviation Regulator Urges US to Ease Visa, Travel Controls[May 24, 2007]
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has urged the United States to ease its visa and travel controls on Chinese people after the two nations signed an agreement to more than double their passenger flights by 2012.
- China Authorizes China Southern Airlines to Lease Four Boeing Planes[May 24, 2007]
On May 24, China's economic planner said it has authorized China Southern Airlines Co., one of the country's three key state-run air carriers, to lease four Boeing Co. airplanes.
- Air China, Bank of China Builds Partnership for 2008 Olympic Games[May 25, 2007]
Two leading partners of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Air China and Bank of China, will offer a new co-branded credit card to consumers and Olympic enthusiasts alike. The Air China and Bank of China cooperation on this initiative will allow members of Air China's frequent flyer program, "Air China Companion" to earn travel points more quickly while supporting the Beijing Olympic Games.
- China Eastern Close to Unveiling Deal with Singapore Airlines[May 23, 2007]
It appears certain that Singapore Airlines will buy a certain stake in the money-loosing China Eastern Airlines as both companies have said they will soon make a major announcement.