Reference is made to the Announcement regarding the purchase of sixteen Airbus A330 series aircraft (with engines) by the Company. The Company has applied to the Stock Exchange for a waiver from strict compliance with Rule 14.38A in relation to the timing for the despatch of the Circular. The Circular is expected to be available for despatch as soon as practicable but not later than 29 March 2010.

Reference is made to the announcement of the Company dated 28 December 2009 (the “Announcement”) regarding the purchase of sixteen Airbus A330 series aircraft (with engines) by the Company. Terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in the Announcement unless the context otherwise requires.

Pursuant to the Listing Rules, a circular (“Circular”) regarding the “major transaction” as mentioned in the Announcement is required to be despatched to the Company’s shareholders within 21 days after publication of the Announcement, that is, on or before 18 January 2010.

However, due to the fact that the Company is currently heavily engaged in the matters relating to the absorption of (Shanghai Airlines Co., Ltd) (“Shanghai Airlines”) and the preparation of the 2009 annual results of the Company, also, in light of the recent holiday season, additional time is required to collate and finalise certain information, including the financial information of the Company and Shanghai Airlines associated with the preparation of the Circular, such as an updated indebtedness statement required for inclusion in the Circular.

The Company has therefore applied to the Stock Exchange for a waiver from strict compliance with the requirements under Rule 14.38A of the Listing Rules in relation to the timing for the despatch of the Circular. The directors of the Company expect that the Circular will be available for despatch as soon as practicable but not later than 29 March 2010.

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 18-Jan-10

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