- EVA Air Completes Its First B747-400 Freighter Conversion[May 10, 2007]
EVA Air has completed its first B747-400 freighter conversion - the first of a series of B747-400's to be converted over the next two years. The newly converted aircraft performed its first duty by flying to Anchorage and Los Angeles from Taipei.
- Construction Starts on Airbus A320 China Assembly Line[May 15, 2007]
On May 15, construction of an assembly line for European aircraft maker Airbus A320 planes began in north China's port city Tianjin with a ceremony to mark the occasion.
- China to Expand Civil Aircraft Industry in 2006-2010 Period[May 15, 2007]
China's civil aircraft industry will expand through independent innovation and international cooperation, according to the government's 11th five-year plan for the development of the industry.
- Construction to Start on Airbus A320 China Assembly Line[May 15, 2007]
A ground-breaking ceremony is to be held on May 15 to launch the construction of European aircraft maker Airbus' A320 assembly line in north China's port city Tianjin.
- China Southern in Talks with Air France over Joint Venture[May 15, 2007]
On May 15, China Southern Airlines confirmed that it was in talks with Air France to explore the possibility of establishing a joint-venture cargo airline.
- Shanghai's First Helicopter Leasing Service to Begin Business[May 10, 2007]
Shanghai's first helicopter leasing firm will launch commercial flights on May 16 or 17, but individual clients will have to wait for another year until the firm can get further approval, Oriental Morning Post reported on May 10.
- China Promises More Effort to Ease Flight Delays[May 14, 2007]
On May 14, China's aviation authorities promised to make greater efforts during this summer's thunderstorm season to ease air travel delays -- which have in the past led to violent confrontation at airports.
- Fly for Just 300 Yuan[May 11, 2007]
For only 300 yuan, people can fly a plane for 15 to 20 minutes under the guidance of professional pilots, according to Shenzhen Daily.
- Passenger's Watches Sets Off Airport Alarm[May 10, 2007]
A South Korean passenger, wearing three watches on his arm, triggered a false alarm at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport on May 9.
- Urumqi Airport Expansion to Triple Passenger Capacity[Apr. 19, 2007]
Urumqi's International Airport kicked off a 2.8 billion yuan (US$350 million) expansion project on April 18, enabling it to handle three times as many passengers as it does now.