- China, Europe to Bolster Aviation Cooperation[May 22, 2019]
China's civil aviation regulator signed two landmark aviation agreements with the European Union on Monday to boost their cooperation and competitiveness in the aeronautical sector and enhance overall EU-China aviation relations.
- K5-Aviation to Debut Bombardier Global 7500 to Worldwide Charter Market[May 17, 2019]
K5-Aviation GmbH is preparing to be among the first few operators in the world to introduce Bombardier Aviation's new extra long-range Global 7500 to the charter market. The K5-Aviation management team is scheduled to take delivery of the aircraft in Montreal this August. The aircraft, with a 7,700 nm range and 16 hours' flying time, and max speed of Mach 0.925*, will be the German company's third VIP large cabin aircraft available for charter, joining two Airbus Corporate Jets.
- The 10th China Civil Aviation Development Forum: Shaping Brand New Future of Civil Aviation with Intelligence[May 17, 2019]
On May 16, the 10th China Civil Aviation Development Forum was opened in Beijing with the theme of "Intelligent Civil Aviation -- High quality Development of Civil Aviation in a New Scientific, Technological and Industrial Revolution". Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Li Xiaopeng, Minister of the Ministry of Transport, and Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, ICAO Council President, attended the forum and delivered speeches. Feng Zhenglin, Administrator of CAAC, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Shaping Brand New Future of Civil Aviation with Intelligence". Li Jian, Dong Zhiyi, and Lyu Erxue, Deputy Administrators of CAAC, participated in the forum. Dong Zhiyi chaired the forum and presided over the opening ceremony. Li Jian will deliver a closing speech at the end of the two-day forum.
- ICAO Council President Highlights Liberalization's Positive Impacts on Aviation Benefits at Asia-Pacific Air Transport Events[May 08, 2019]
ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stressed the value of open skies and the need for continuous pursuit of air transport liberalization during his keynote remarks today at the combined Fourth ICAO Air Transport Symposium and Sixth Conference on International Air Transport Cooperation, generously hosted in Seoul by the Republic of Korea.
- Etihad Airways Reduces Carbon Footprint[May 07, 2019]
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by implementing fuel saving initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
- China's Carriers Allowed to Compete on Some International Routes[May 04, 2019]
In late April, Air China and China Eastern Airlines both won approval to launch new flights between Shanghai and London, breaking a longtime unwritten rule that only one Chinese carrier can operate a major intercontinental flight between a particular Chinese city and the United States or Europe.
- Following the Modern Silk Road: Budapest Airport Signs Agreements with Two Chinese Airports[Apr. 28, 2019]
Budapest Airport will cooperate closely with two major Chinese cargo hubs, in order to further develop aviation links between China and Hungary. This is the main goal of the cooperation agreement (memorandum of understanding) signed during the "Belt and Road Forum" summit held in Beijing.
- Etihad Flies Plastic-Free Ultra-Long-Haul Flight[Apr. 24, 2019]
Etihad, which offers customers a three-room "suite in the sky", has pledged to remove 80 per cent of single-use plastics across the business by the end of 2022.
- AVIAA Welcomes Brunswick Aviation Services as New Preferred IFE Installation and MRO Supplier[Apr. 18, 2019]
AVIAA, the expanding group purchasing organization for business aviation, is pleased to announce the signing of Brunswick Aviation Services as a new communications and IFE MRO supplier in the USA. The East Coast based FAA Part 145 certified business works across Gulfstream series; Bombardier Global family; BBJ and Dassault Falcon Jet aircraft platforms, providing IFE systems, alongside avionics modifications. Its speciality installations are on the increasingly popular Honeywell Jet ConneX JetWave TM offering, delivering 15 megabits per second of seamless connectivity over the ocean.
- Lufthansa Inspires Chinese to Travel with Its New Brand Campaign #LifeChangingPlaces[Apr. 15, 2019]
Building on the global success of its latest brand claim 'Say Yes to the World', Lufthansa today launched a new cross-media brand campaign in China, named #LifeChangingPlaces. Following the brand's legacy of promoting open-mindedness, this campaign celebrates five real-life explorers who were rewarded with enriching experiences on their travels.