UK airport operator BAA PLC is aiming to invest in the regional airports of mainland China, the Business newspaper reported.

Sunday is the starting date of summer and autumn season of China's civil aviation schedule. And from now on, the operation of flights can be extend to late night.

Chinese jet fuel importer China Aviation Oil Trading Pte Ltd. is seeking 460,000 metric tons of jet A-1 for March to April delivery to Shanghai, Huangpu and Tianjin/Qinhuangdao through a tender.

The Airport Authority (AA) yesterday announced a HK$4.5-billion expansion plan for Chek Lap Kok Airport to capitalize on growth opportunities.

It will take at least five years to realize a low-cost aviation market in China, said Mao Ang, an analyst with China Galaxy Securities.

The Deputy Director of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, Yang Guoqing met the president of Lufthansa Group, Wolfgang Mayrhuber and other delegates on Jan 13th this year. Both sides have discussed the matters including the further promotion of aviation transportation relationship between China and German, the request in relation to Jade Cargo International's air traffic rights, and the possibility to further strengthen the technical exchange and training cooperation between Lufthansa and CAAC.(Translation: CARNOC - Mengping Tao)

When Qantas held a dinner in Beijing recently to celebrate its new China flights, an Australian singer entertained the 220 guests.

Qantas plans to use mainland China as a hub to European and other ports as part of a strategy that will see the airline launch its first non-stop flights to Beijing on Monday.

China Southern Airlines has recently entered into a new frequent flyer program partnership with Taipei-based China Airlines.

Air China has recently signed an agreement with Dragonair that will see the Air China wet-lease two of its aircraft.