- Air China Unveils Plans to Target Online Travel Market[Jan. 10, 2007]
Air China and China National Aviation Hotel and Travel Service, two affiliates of the China National Aviation Holding Company, have jointly launched an online travel service.
- Superstructure of Beijing Airport Railway Completed[Jan. 10, 2007]
Construction of Beijing airport light rail line reached a milestone this week with the completion of a superstructure, according to the municipal rail management company.
- Air China to Step up Services on Delayed Flights[Jan. 10, 2007]
Air China passengers will receive instant text messages in the event of flight delays, one of the measures the company plans to take this year to improve services on delayed flights.
- Air China's Cargo Business Likely to Team up with Cathay Pacific[Jan. 10, 2007]
Air China, the nation's flagship carrier, said on January 9 that it is likely to set up a 50-50 cargo joint venture in Shanghai with Cathay Pacific this year.
- Aircraft Repainting Services Agreement Signed Between GAMECO and Asiana Airlines[Dec. 29, 2006]
On Nov. 1, 2006, at GAMECO's booth during the 6th Airshow China (Zhuhai), GAMECO signed an Aircraft Repainting Services Agreement with Asiana Airlines, who awards GAMECO to perform the repainting of its aircraft.
- Cathay Pacific Improves Connection Times with Air China to Boost Its Hub in Hong Kong[Jan. 08, 2007]
On January 8, Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it has worked with Air China to reduce the "Minimum Connecting Time" (MCT) between the two carriers at Hong Kong International Airport. The move will make more connections available to passengers travelling through Hong Kong as well as reducing waiting times. The MCT revision will also help to further enhance Hong Kong's standing as an international aviation hub and gateway to and from the Chinese Mainland.
- United Airlines to Offer Nonstop China Flight[Jan. 10, 2007]
On January 9, United Airlines of the United States won tentative approval from the US federal government to operate the first-ever nonstop daily flight between Washington and China - a route potentially worth $200 million (euro154 million) a year.
- Timetable Set for Making Large Planes in China[Jan. 09, 2007]
Hundreds of large planes fly in and out of Chinese airports daily but none has a Made-in-China label.
- Hong Kong-Zhuhai Airport Joint Venture Achieves Initial Success[Jan. 07, 2007]
Zhuhai Airport (ZHA) saw strong passenger volumes during the last three months of 2006, contributing to record annual throughput of 800,000 passengers, up 25 per cent from 2005 and well ahead of 2006's target of 760,000 passengers.
- "Private" Helicopter Rental Service Started in Harbin[Jan. 08, 2007]
An aviation company in Harbin has started helicopter rental service recently. Thus it is possible for one to take a ride in a helicopter to go skiing there.