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Surveys Air China, one of China's seven semi-autonomous airlines, which is upgrading punctuality, staff training and computer reservations system capabilities. Air China has ordered 35 new Boeings since 1985, and expects to have a fleet of 65 transports in three years. Makeup of the current Air China fleet; Routes served; Planned new destinations; Passenger load factors; International passenger boardings; Competition; Service-related improvements.

Presents a chart showing year-end 2000 and projected year-end 2004 fleet size of major airlines in hte Asia-Pacific Region. Air China Corp.; Air New Zealand; EVA Airways Corp.; Japan Air Lines Co.

The article reports on pending confirmation of C919 jet airline developed by Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. (Comac) by several state airlines of China including China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines which was launched by the government of China. Topics discussed include orders of smaller airlines for the aircraft for improving their standing with government, flight-test C919 rolled out by Comac in November 2015, and C919 ordered by several customers.

The article reports on the additional shares bought by Air China in Cathay Pacific. The transaction largely consolidates Air China's holdings in Cathay Pacific. According to both companies, the deal would be beneficial as changes to be implemented will strengthen the existing relationship between them and will further boost the positions of Beijing and Hong Kong as key aviation hubs in the region.

The article offers information on the state of the Chinese airline industry. Airlines are compelled to return to their customary powerful rates of expansion in 2009, despite the strange collapse in traffic growth they have suffered in the past few months. Industry growth has slowed down by around 15% a year. Passenger numbers in the first five months of 2008 were only 7.3% higher than a year earlier. China Southern's June passenger count dropped by 3.3% from a year earlier, Air China's by 7.5% and China Eastern by 11.6%.

This section offers news briefs on airlines in the Asia-Pacific. Commercial operations have been started by Singapore Airlines with the Airbus A380 on the Changi-Heathrow route. Meanwhile, Qian Xuesen, father of the Chinese space program, has been named Person of the Year for 2007 by "Aviation Week & Space Technology." Air China has posted an increase of 57% in its 2007 net earnings to 4.2 billion yuan on operating revenues of 49.7 billion yuan.

The article reports on the bid of Air China airline to control the majority stake of China Eastern. The parent company says it plans comprehensive cooperation between the two airlines, not a full merger, but analysts note that integration of the businesses is the most logical and likely outcome, even if the separate brands survive, as is the case with Air France-KLM.

This article focuses on Shanghai Airlines as a target for consolidation for carriers in the commercial aviation industry in China. Shanghai Airlines has a domestic network operated by 59 aircraft. Air China and China Eastern are two of the carriers attracted to takeover Shanghai Airlines. But a spokesman for Shanghai Airlines stated that the company has no plans to join with another carrier.

This section offers news briefs on the aviation industry in Asia. The rising value of the yuan is boosting Chinese airline profits, by devaluing their dollar-denominated debt. Air China says its first-half 2007 profit will be 20 times greater than that of a year earlier, partly due to the yuan's appreciation. Pakistan International Airline says it will replace its Boeing 737-300s with either 737-800s or Airbus A320s by 2009. Australia will negotiate with the U.S. Navy to buy Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

The article reports that the business deal among Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Dragonair, and Air China Corp. has helped in creating a powerful airline grouping. The carriers agreed on a new ownership structure, according to which Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will take over the outstanding shares of Dragonair. Under the agreement, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. also doubles its stake in Air China Corp. to 20%, while Air China Corp. gets a 17.5% share of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. The acquisition of Dragonair will enable Cathay Pacific Airways to become the largest airline group in Asia-Pacific operating to mainland China.

The article reports that Star Alliance Inc.'s alliance is eying China and India, and is preparing to open new terminal in Paris, France. With the ink on an accession agreement with TAP Air Portugal barely dry, Star Alliance is already gearing up to add new partners and expand joint operations. TAP became the alliance's 16th member on March 14, 2005 and is set to be joined by South African Airways early next year. The next addition is likely to be Air China Corp. Star is also evaluating potential partners in India--one of the hottest growth markets. Also, the alliance will begin moving airlines serving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France--one of the alliance's busiest, into revamped facilities at Terminal 1 by year-end.

This article reports that Lufthansa Technik AG intends to expand its international presence with a focus on the North American market, now that it has established joint ventures in Europe and a growing operation in Asia. Lufthansa Technik has, over the years, developed a widespread network of maintenance bases taking advantage of lower labor costs for labor-intensive work while keeping highly specialized services such as VIP configuration at its main base in Hamburg. In addition to its well-publicized and politically laden Ameco maintenance joint venture with Air China Corp. in Beijing, the company three years ago set up Lufthansa Technik Philippines, a growing provider in Southeast Asia.

With the cloud of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) fears lifted from the Asia-Pacific region, Chinese carriers are planning expansion in passenger and cargo services throughout Asia. In Beijing, Air China Corp. is consolidating routes, acquiring new domestic and regional aircraft and taking some cues from the West in terms of service quality as it strives to achieve a No. 1 ranking. Although its home city was an epicenter for SARS, Air China's flight schedule has fully recovered, so it is looking at new Asian markets. Foremost is the consolidation of routes, fleets and management of China Southwest Airlines and China National Aviation Corp. INSET: Hand Over.

Reports global developments in the aviation industry as of March 2002. Expectation of a Rolls-Royce of a decrease in commercial jet engine deliveries; Increase in the profit of Air China; Amount needed by U.S. airports for infrastructure improvements. INSETS: The British government's.;Cathay Pacific Airways'.;An Alenia Spazio/Astrium..

Presents an overview of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector of the airplane industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Expected increase in demand for Asia-Pacific MRO services; Growth of the region's commercial transport industry; Lufthansa Technik's maintenance of partnership with Air China in Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Cooperation in Beijing, China.

The article reports that airlines Air China and Hainan Airlines have expanded at Shanghai, China. It mentions that Air China has planned to connect Shanghai with Manchester, England, and Barcelona, Spain, while Hainan Airlines wants to fly from the city, China's largest, to Brussels, Belgium. It also mentions that according to "Shanghai Securities News", Air China would take over China Southern.

The article reports on the growth of the Chinese airline industry despite the said slowdown in the country's economy, as of August 2015. It states that several airline companies have emerged as full-service airlines, and mentions the role of encouraging the low-cost airlines by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). It notes strategies of major airline companies like China Southern Airlines, and Air China for introducing new carriers.

The article reports on the growth in business of Chinese airlines, citing increase in traffic to Japan, as of October 2015. It states the significance in the increase in international business of airlines industry in the country in terms of reported lack of growth in domestic business. It mentions business strategies of Chinese airline companies like Hainan Airlines and Air China. It notes the availability of airplanes like Boeing 777 in services of Air China.

The article reports on the inclusion of the city of Chengdu to the list of major international gateways in China. Topics discussed include an overview of the commercial airline industry in China, the efforts of the city to gain international status in the country's commercial aviation industry, and the role of the national carrier Air China in the development of the city as a long-haul hub.

The article discusses plans and efforts of air carriers from Australia and New Zealand in attempting to exploit market growth by the Chinese airlines. Topics discussed include growing presence of Chinese airlines in Australia and New Zealand market, increase in air traffic between Australia and China and application for creating a joint venture on flights by Air China and Air New Zealand.

The article discusses consolidation in the airline industry. Topics discussed include merger of the American Airlines and U.S. Airways in late 2013, the major carriers Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines that were directed by the Chinese government to merger smaller provincial airlines and comments from Hussein Dabbas, former chief executive of Royal Jordanian Airlines, on cross ownership.

The article discusses issues related to the decision to mix the ownership of Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways. It mentions the cross-shareholding deal of the firms under which both the firms hold shares of each other. It adds the prediction for grouping by Air China chairman Li Jiaxiang and Christopher Pratt of Cathay. It presents views of K. Ajith of brokerage UOB Kay Hian, on the same.

Reports that the merger between Air China Corp. and China Southern Airlines could spark the consolidation of the fragmented aviation market in China. Civil Aviation Administration of China's goal of consolidating the airline industry; Impact of the Asian economic crisis on the airline industry; Loosening of Chinese travel restrictions in efforts to prepare for greater foreign competition.

Informs that flight delays have decreased by 40 percent for Air China since its 1997 implementation of the Unisys Airport Passenger Processing System (APPS). Operations managed by the software; Why it was implemented; Other Chinese airports ordering the software; Commercial implications; How safety is also improved; Challenges in implementing the system.

Presents editor Paul Proctor's report on recent flights aboard Air China between Hong Kong and Beijing. He found that while check-in was quick and efficient, baggage X-ray procedures prior to check-in appeared sloppy. Airport waiting areas; Airline interiors; Safety briefing videos and emergency procedure details; Flight attendants; Food service.

The author discusses the decision of Shanghai, China-based China Eastern Airlines to join airline alliance Skyteam while not joining airline alliance Oneworld. Topic discussed include gain in market share of the airline firm Air China, relationship of China Eastern with Oneworld and role of the Hong Kong International Airport to handle transfer traffic.

The author comments on the recommendation of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) that all private carriers should convert themselves into low-cost mode. It mentions the problems faced by budget aviation in China, highlights the reluctance of firm Air China to set up a budget subsidiary, and informs that Hainan Airlines has affiliated Capital Airlines' plans of converting to low-cost mode.

The article discusses trends in the airline industry in China as of September 2013. According to a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) researcher, the weakness of Chinese airlines in the global market is due to several factors such as the lack of experience in international competition and the inadequate supply of skilled employees. The article notes that major airlines including China Southern, Air China and China Eastern have failed to fully utilize the country's cheap labor market.

News briefs on aerospace and defense industries are presented. South Korea has ordered 40 FA-50 drone aircraft from Korean Aerospace Industries. Australia has expressed interned in purchasing the MQ-4C Triton naval drone aircraft produced by Northrop Grumman. The airline Air China remains in negotiations with Airbus SAS to purchase 100 Airbus aircraft.

The article discusses the Chinese airline industry and China's shift towards the purchase of larger commercial aircrafts as of November 2012, focusing on the market for Boeing Co.-manufactured 787-10X aircrafts in China. It states that China Southern Airlines, which debuted the first Airbus SAS-manufactured A330 aircraft in mainland China in February 2005, now operates close to 100 A330s in conjunctions with fellow carriers such as Air China and China Eastern.

The article discusses the growth of Shenzhen Airlines, a member of the Air China group. Shenzhen Airlines, which operates Airbus A320s and Boeing 737 aircraft, intends to expand its fleet to 171 aircraft by 2015 and increase service to airports in Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, according to vice president Liu Hang. The expansion of the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is necessary for this growth to occur.

The article discusses the addition of Shenzhen Airlines, an affiliate of Air China, to the Star Alliance airline group. The addition of Shenzhen Airlines will give Star Alliance a base in the Pearl River Delta, allow it to compete with China Southern Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, and have access to the growing city of Shenzhen. The proximity of Hong Kong and scandals involving airline executives could make the deal less valuable.

The article focuses on the expansion of Air China's business aircraft operation at Beijing Capital International Airport. It states that Air China's expansion will be partly owned and financed by the Beijing city government, and that Beijing is expected to supply tax concessions and cheap land. It mentions that the city of Dalian is negotiating with Air China to create an airline at its local airport.

News briefs on airlines and commercial aeronautics are presented. China Eastern Airlines is expanding into routes dominated by rival Air China by creating a feeder airline in Chengdu. The government of Hebei province, China, has proposed an alternative to the construction of a second international airport for Beijing. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue new regulations on the use of personal electronic devices by pilots during airline passenger flights.

The article discusses news in the commercial aviation industry. Air China, rather than its rival China Southern Airlines, reportedly will take over Shenzhen Airlines. The parent company of the U.S. carrier Allegiant Air will acquire six used Boeing 757-200 airplane to allow for expanded service to Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines reportedly increased its order for Airbus A330-200 airplanes from 6 to 7.

The article reports on the market performance of the Chinese airlines China Southern, China Eastern and Air China. Figures show a 20 percent increase in air traffic compared in 2007 attributed to failure to deliver commensurate operating performance. Air traffic in China in 2008 declined due to economic forces and factors including a failed terrorist attack, Tibetan riots and the earthquake in Sichuan. Economists expect a gross domestic product growth rate and rise of air traffic with an average of 10.2 percent annually in the next four years from 2009.

This section offers news briefs related to the aviation industry in Asia. China's Big Three state airlines namely China Southern, Air China and China Eastern, have all announced large losses for 2008. SkyTeam and Vietnam Airlines have entered into a preliminary agreement that starts the process for the carrier to join the alliance in 2010. Boeing has delivered the IndoStar II/ProtoStar II/ telecom satellite to Baikonur, Kazakhstan, for a Proton M launch in May 2009.

The article reports on the upturn of passenger traffic of Chinese airlines. Emboldened by that modest upturn, the carriers are politely ignoring a call from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to cancel or defer 2009 aircraft deliveries. Air China says categorically that it will not alter its plan to take delivery of 23 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s in 2009. Budget carrier OK Air has stopped flying under government orders prompted by a dispute between shareholders over recapitalization.

This section offers news briefs on the Asia-Pacific aviation industry. An Air New Zealand Boeing 777-200ER has provided the first demonstration of gate-to-gate navigation across the Pacific Ocean using Required Navigation Performance. North Korea is testing a rocket engine for missiles. Air China is no longer interested in buying China Easter or any other airline.

This section offers news briefs concerning aeronautics in the Asia-Pacific region. Xi'an Aircraft has rolled out its MA600 turboprop as China bids for a bigger share of the global regional aircraft market. Air China tested night flight service into Gonggar Airport in Lhasa, Tibet. BAE Systems has completed its purchase of the defense business of Australia's Tenix at an estimated price of A$775 million.

This section offers news briefs in the Asian aircraft industry. South Korea may buy surplus Boeing AH-64D Apache Block I helicopters from the U.S. Army Aviation at an estimated cost of about 1 trillion won. Six Air China pilots must pay 9.7 million yuan to the airline for leaving before the expiration of their contacts. Japanese investigators identified a maintenance error by Bombardier as the probable cause of an All Nippon Airways DHC-8-400 nose gear-up landing at Kochi airport in March 2007.

This section offers news briefs related to aeronautics in Asia-Pacific. Garuda Indonesia may return leased Airbus A330s if it cannot rearrange a $737-million debt to the European Credit Agency. Shanghai Airlines has denied rumors that it will be taken over by Air China and China Eastern, the country's second- and third-largest airlines. Chinese aircraft maker Avic I has agreed with China Eastern Airlines to set up a regional carrier to operate its aircraft.

This section offers news briefs on the aviation industry. Air France and KLM have completed their first joint aircraft buy, placing a firm order for 20 Embraer 170/190 regional jets for their two regional airlines. Air China and China Eastern have each lost rights to one scheduled flight into congested Beijing Capital International Airport. New York Governor Eliot Spitzer has signed the first U.S. airline passenger bill of rights.

The article informs that Ameco Beijing has widened its heavy maintenance services to Airbus products with a check on an Air China A340. The joint venture of Air China and Lufthansa Technik had previously limited its overhaul capability to Boeing 737s, 747s, 767s and 777s. While the company's growth is mainly supported by expansion of the Air China fleet, it also aims to develop its business serving other carriers.

The article reports that China Eastern seeks a foreign partner as domestic takeover looms. Unprofitable China Eastern Airlines risks losing its independence. A takeover by Air China appears as an option to the foreign partnership that China Eastern aims to attain. China Eastern is still pushing ahead with the partnership talks, even trying to make itself more attractive to a strategic investor by seeking leniency from the 25% limit on any foreign shareholder's stake.

The article presents information on a survey conducted by the civil aviation industry association stating that Chinese passengers are most satisfied with the service from Air China and Hainan Airlines. Customers were more satisfied in 2006 than they were in 2005. Air China is one of the country's Big Three airlines, along with China Southern and China Eastern.

This article reports on a deal made by Air China with CFM International to set up a joint maintenance business in China. The airline has ordered 53 CFM56 engines for 24 A321 aircraft that will be delivered between 2008 to 2012. The airline valued the order at $345 million, or $6.5 million per engine.

The article reports on the plans by commercial airline companies Air China and South Korea's Asiana to code-share 11 airplane routes. The move is reportedly a step toward cooperating on all the services they operate between the two countries. The two have already been code-sharing two routes including the Hangzhou, China-Seoul route.

The article reports that Asiana Airlines and Air China will expand code-sharing to all of their 11 routes between South Korea and China, from two. The deal includes the Seoul-Beijing services.

The article reports on the plan of Shanghai Airlines and Air China to participate in the Star Alliance according to Philip Saunders, vice president-commercial of the Star Alliance. Moreover, Turkish Airlines could also gain full member status in the alliance. The airline group also is watching developments in Latin America, where its partner Varig Airlines has reduced operations and is restructuring.