- Spring Airlines Seeks Funds for Expansion[Dec. 23, 2006]
Spring Airlines plans to raise three billion yuan (US$384.1 million) to fund its aircraft purchase and for nationwide expansion, the Shanghai-based low-cost carrier said on December 22.
- Shenzhen Airlines, Mesa to Establish Regional Airline[Dec. 23, 2006]
On December 22, Shenzhen Airlines and Mesa Air Group signed an agreement to create a regional airline that would be China's first Sino-foreign joint venture specializing in feeder airline service.
- Beijing Airport to Sell Shares[Dec. 22, 2006]
On December 21, Beijing Capital International Airport Co said it has won shareholder approval to raise up to four billion yuan (US$488 million) selling shares in Shanghai to fund terminal construction to meet growing passenger demand.
- Stop Complaining, China Tells Airline Passengers[Dec. 22, 2006]
The food's bad, the airport coffee costs too much, the in-flight service is terrible, the flight's delayed and your suitcase got destroyed in transit -- well, it's your fault for having unrealistic expectations.
- Direct Service Between Beijing and Saipan Launched[Dec. 16, 2006]
A direct flight from Beijing to Saipan was inaugurated on December 17, making Beijing the third city on Chinese mainland that has direct flight to Marianas after Guangzhou and Shanghai.
- China's Civil Aviation Industry Regains Financial Altitude[Dec. 18, 2006]
China's civil aviation industry is expected to make bigger profits this year despite the huge losses racked up in the first half.
- Korean Air Started to Fly Korea-Qingdao Cargo Route[Dec. 18, 2006]
Korean Air recently began regular cargo flight operations between Incheon and Qingdao. The route will be serviced by an A300-600 freighter on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
- Airport Authority Hong Kong to Proceed with An Open Tender for New Cargo Terminal[Dec. 19, 2006]
- Boeing Signs Agreement with Messier Services - Asia, SR Technics and GAMECO[Dec. 19, 2006]
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has reached an agreement with Messier Services - Asia, SR Technics and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co, Ltd. to perform repair and overhaul services on landing gear for Boeing airplanes.
- China Postal Airlines Links Shanghai, Osaka[Dec. 19, 2006]
Mail and cargo flights between Shanghai and Osaka in Japan went into operation on Tuesday, shortening delivery times between the two cities by at least 12 hours.