All China articles – Page 11
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NewsChinese carriers resume London flights after UK, China lift pandemic ban
China’s three largest carriers are to resume direct scheduled flights between the UK and China, following the easing of an operational ban imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsChinese aircraft continue heavy activity around Taiwan as Beijing extends military exercises
The island nation’s defence ministry says dozens of Chinese military aircraft are still operating around the disputed territory, with Beijing extending its exercises in the area.
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NewsUS military will ‘continue to fly’ in Taiwan Strait following crisis ‘manufactured’ by Beijing: Pentagon
The declaration from a senior US defence official comes amid heightened tensions with China over an official visit to Taiwan.
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NewsChina adjusts suspension measures for international flights
China has again tweaked penalties for international flights found to carry passengers testing positive for the coronavirus.
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NewsChina sends nearly 70 aircraft into Taiwan Strait, while US jets observe the west
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence says China sent 68 military aircraft into the disputed waterway, with more than half of those crossing the so-called median line.
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NewsChina sends fighter jets into Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions
The flights of J-11s, J-16s and Su-30s come amid a series of large, live-fire drills being conducted by China in the region following an official US visit to Taiwan.
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NewsAir China to raise CNY15 billion for 22 new aircraft
Air China will raise up to CNY15 billion ($2.2 billion) through a non-public share issuance, with the bulk of funds intended to fund the purchase of 22 new aircraft.
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NewsComac hails ‘crucial victory’ as C919 completes flight tests
Comac’s in-development C919 narrowbody is a step closer to certification, following the completion of flight testing.
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News‘China is catching up’: HSBC report projects strong summer recovery for ‘Big Three’
Despite forecasting “historically high” losses for the first half of 2022, China’s three largest carriers are expected to see strong summer recovery, says a HSBC Global Research report.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ expect record losses in ‘arduous’ half-year
China’s three largest carriers are expected to post their steepest net losses since the pandemic began, as they feel the impact of “multiple shocks”, including the country’s strict zero-infection policy, and rising fuel prices.
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NewsIn rare move, Hainan Airlines resumes flights to Russia
Hainan Airlines is to restart flights to Russia, joining a small number of airlines operating to the country following its invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsChina quarantine cuts not enough to spur international travel recovery: IATA
While China’s move to cut quarantine time for travellers is “a step forward”, more should be done to do away with restrictions, which are a “disincentive” for travel, says IATA.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see tepid uptick in May traffic after April collapse
After bottoming out in April, China’s three largest carriers saw a marginal uptick in their domestic traffic in May, though demand remains weak despite a slight easing of onerous pandemic curbs.
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NewsUS Air Force stands up F-35 adversary squadron complete with Chinese paint job
The US Air Force is now using its most-advanced fifth-generation fighter to go head-to-head against pilots in training scenarios modeling China’s jets and tactics.
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NewsAir China eyes controlling stake in Shandong Airlines parent
Air China is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Shandong Airlines’ parent company.
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NewsChina says no official information about China Eastern crash released
China claims that no official information about the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash had been released to media, though it stopped short of denying claims that the crash was intentional.
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NewsChina Southern latest Chinese carrier to cut 737 Max from fleet outlook
China Southern Airlines has excluded the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its near-term fleet forecasts, the latest in a string of Chinese carriers to do so, amid uncertainty over the type’s return to service in one of Boeing’s key markets.
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News‘Grim’ April plunges Chinese ‘Big Three’ domestic traffic to record low
China’s ongoing battle with a resurgent wave of coronavirus infections has sent domestic traffic into free fall, with the country’s three largest carriers reporting a second consecutive month of traffic decline in April.
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NewsChina’s shut borders ‘clearly disappointing’, but not challenge to recovery: Walsh
While it is ‘clearly disappointing’ that China continues to pursue a zero-infection strategy, IATA director general Willie Walsh has downplayed any notions that the country’s continued closure will pose a key challenge in the region’s recovery.
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NewsTibet Airlines A319 suffered massive damage in runway excursion
Further details, including eyewitness accounts and images showing aircraft damage, have emerged following the Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 runway excursion at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International airport.