30-Apr-2010
Air China Limited has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScanTM hazard detection system, GLU-925 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) and a suite of advanced sensors for 20 new Airbus A330 aircraft.
27-Apr-2010
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated Monday as the airline took delivery of its 75th airplane purchased directly from Boeing, a 777-300ER (Extended Range).
23-Apr-2010
The Office of Fair Trading has today issued a statement of objections alleging that Cathay Pacific Airways and Virgin Atlantic have infringed competition law in relation to passenger services on the London to Hong Kong route.
19-Apr-2010
In March 2010, passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) grew 6.5% to 4.2 million and cargo throughput surged 29.5% to 347,000 tonnes year-on-year, reflecting continued recovery in the aviation sector. Air traffic movements also increased by 2.5% over last March to 24,370.
12-Apr-2010
AirAsia, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline is extending its foot print from Kota Kinabalu to the much awaited Hong Kong destination with direct daily flights, further expanding its international connectivity from East Malaysia.
07-Apr-2010
EVA Air launched nonstop passenger flights between Taipei and Toronto on Monday, 29 March, 2010, expanding its service in Canada and giving travelers from Ontario and Eastern Canada a new choice in cabin service.
31-Mar-2010
Frequentis recently installed its flagship VCS 3020X voice communication system at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport: the VCS entered full operation at the end of 2009.
31-Mar-2010
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Green Building Council today in conjunction with the China Green Building Conference presented the joint venture between China Eastern Airlines and Pratt & Whitney with certification recognizing the Shanghai Engine Center as the first facility in China to be awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.
31-Mar-2010
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with one of China’s top leasing companies, CDB Leasing Co. (CLC) which clears the way for CLC to offer pre-delivery payment financing, delivery financing and leasing solutions to customers of Bombardier CSeries, Q400 and CRJ aircraft.
30-Mar-2010
Air China Limited held a grand opening Friday, March 26, 2010 in celebration of its much anticipated brand new Los Angeles office building.
29-Mar-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will start operating to Moscow on 13 July with three flights a week departing Hong Kong every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, subject to government approval. The airline announced its plan to fly to the Russian capital about a month ago.
29-Mar-2010
China Airlines today inaugurated the first-ever non-stop passenger service between Taipei and London, launching a new route between the two cities and marking the first time that the UK has been connected to Taiwan by a non-stop service.
25-Mar-2010
China Airlines will recruit 80 pilots in 2010, including 60 experienced pilots, and 20 beginning pilots who will undergo basic ab-initio training. CAL is currently reviewing applications from experienced pilots, and will hold an orientation today.
19-Mar-2010
China Southern Airlines, (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE: 1055) (SHA: 600029) - www.csair.com/global - the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce a major expansion of its branded Premium Economy Class service on all domestic routes using Boeing 777-A, 737 (Next Generation) and Airbus 319, 320, 321 and 330-200/300 series aircraft.
18-Mar-2010
ST Engineering today announced that its aerospace arm,ST Aerospace, has unveiled its latest hangar complex at its China facility at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai.
18-Mar-2010 AUSTRALIA :
Low fares leader Jetstar has announced it will increase its double daily service offering between Singapore and Hong Kong by an additional two additional weekly return services on the peak days Friday and Sunday from 14 May 2010.
18-Mar-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways yesterday celebrated the upcoming launch of its new service to Milan, the commercial centre and fashion capital of Italy. When the four-times-weekly service begins on 28 March, Cathay Pacific will be the only airline operating direct flights between Hong Kong and Milan.
17-Mar-2010
ECS Globe Air Cargo is increasing its sales program for Air China in France and Scandinavia following the launch of a twice-weekly Boeing 747-200 freighter service by the airline to Shanghai and Beijing.
17-Mar-2010
In CCNL this week we mentioned two new swapping guidelines. The guidelines have led to a good deal of discussion amongst crew, and some misunderstandings, so I would like to make some clarifications.
15-Mar-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for February 2010 that show a sharp rise in passenger volumes and cargo and mail tonnage compared to the same month last year when the impact of the global downturn was being deeply felt.
15-Mar-2010
The newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, today announced its plan to join SkyTeam Cargo in 2010. The announcement was made by Mr. Luo Laijun, Senior Vice President Cargo, China Southern Airlines during the 4th IATA Cargo Symposium in Vancouver.
08-Mar-2010
A China Southern Airlines Airbus A319 has successfully completed validation flights at Lhasa Gonggar Airport, China for tailored Performance-based Navigation (PBN) procedures developed by Naverus, a part of GE Aviation.
02-Mar-2010
Implementation of JDA Software’s Cargo Revenue Optimizer Software is Expected to Increase Profits by Improving Forecasting Capabilities and Optimizing Capacity Management
01-Mar-2010
On 12 March 2010, Lufthansa Consulting will co-host its 3rd airport conference for the aviation industry with the Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) in Beijing.
26-Feb-2010
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has selected Pratt & Whitney to form a partnership that will offer executive leadership training programs for Chinese airliners, CAAC management and those in maintenance, repair and overhaul.
26-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Air China Limited and Cathay Pacific Airways Limited signed a Framework Agreement today (25 February) in Beijing to establish a jointly owned cargo airline.
24-Feb-2010
At the request of China Southern Airlines Company Limited (the “Company”), trading of the shares of the Company will be suspended with effect from 9:30 a.m. 23 February 2010, pending the release of an announcement which is of price-sensitive in nature.
15-Feb-2010
More flights, greater competition and lower fares on routes between Australia and China are now possible following the signing of a new air services agreement.
11-Feb-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced plans to fly to Moscow, capital of the Russian Federation. The airline is in the process of applying to the relevant authorities and looks forward to finalising flight details as soon as the regulatory approvals are in place.
10-Feb-2010
In response to a media enquiry about the non-participation of locally employed pilots at the Chinese New Year Parade, a Cathay Pacific spokesman said:
08-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Air China, China’s national airline and official flag carrier has announced it will add three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Beijing.
08-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Hong Kong Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW4170 Advantage70™ engine to power six new Airbus A330 aircraft. The memorandum of understanding, valued at approximately $470 million at list prices, includes two spare engines and a fleet management program. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
05-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Sichuan Airlines elevates passenger experience with installation of Panasonic Avionics Corporation's eX2 IFEC System on A330 Wide-body Aircraft in China
04-Feb-2010
China Airlines has signed a multi-year exclusive inventory logistics program agreement with Pratt & Whitney. Under the agreement, Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners will be the exclusive part replacement and repair provider for China Airlines' fleet of PW4056 engines. The agreement is valued at approximately $60 -70 million. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.
04-Feb-2010
Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) announced it has been awarded a five-year contract for heavy maintenance on United Airline’s Boeing 747 fleet.
04-Feb-2010
Lufthansa Technik and Aeroflot Russian Airlines signed a contract on January 2010 to provide C-check service on Aeroflot’s four B767-300ER aircraft. Ameco Beijing, an MRO joint venture between Air China and Lufthansa German Airlines, will perform this work in Beijing.
03-Feb-2010
The Shanghai Engine Center, a joint venture of Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), and China Eastern Airlines, delivered its first heavy overhauled CFM56® engine. The new center has capacity to overhaul up to 300 engines annually and is one of the largest CFM56 engine overhaul shops in Asia.
03-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Sichuan Airlines today confirmed it has selected the IAE International Aero Engines V2500 to power its latest fleet of Airbus A320s currently on order. This deal includes V2500 SelectOne™ engines for 12 firm aircraft, due to be delivered between 2011 and 2015.
03-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a share of an order from Sichuan Airlines for V2500 engines to power 12 Airbus A320 aircraft currently on order. The order is worth $100 million to Rolls-Royce.
03-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it will provide Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) repair and overhaul services for China Eastern Airlines’ aircraft over the next 10 years. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
03-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it will provide an avionics suite for Hainan Airlines’ new Airbus A320 deliveries in the next three years.
02-Feb-2010
Dragonair will increase frequencies on its services to a number of destinations in Mainland China and within the region this summer in order to meet seasonal demand. The increased frequencies are effective from March 28 to October 23, 2010.
02-Feb-2010
Low fares leader Jetstar has become the first foreign carrier to fly between Singapore and Shantou, situated in China’s Guangdong Province, with inaugural flight 3K 823 taking off this morning from Singapore Changi Airport.
02-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Hainan Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScan™ Hazard Detection system and sensors for 13 of its Airbus A330 aircraft. The announcement was made at the 2010 Singapore Airshow. Deliveries will take place beginning in 2010.
01-Feb-2010 SINGAPORE :
Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) is pleased to welcome Tiger Airways as its new customer. The carrier has appointed AAT as its cargo service provider at Hong Kong International Airport.
01-Feb-2010 CHINA :
Pemco World Air Services (Pemco) today announced that it entered into an agreement to convert six 737-300 passenger aircraft to freighter configuration for Hainan Airlines, a subsidiary of HNA Group.
28-Jan-2010
At the end of 2009 Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac selected an engine from Safran to power its new single-aisle commercial jet, the C919. We take a closer look at this major partnership.
28-Jan-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced enhancements to its services to Seoul and Mumbai, offering more convenience and increased connectivity for passengers travelling through the Hong Kong hub.
27-Jan-2010
Airbus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC), one of China's leading leasing companies, on cooperation in aircraft financing and leasing.
21-Jan-2010 CHINA :
This announcement is made by the Company pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
21-Jan-2010
On December 29, 2009 the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong (HKCAD) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Macao (AACM) have upgraded their operational messaging services to AMHS for the exchange of Flight Plans and other aeronautical messages.
21-Jan-2010 CHINA :
The Board hereby announces that on 20 January 2010 (after trading hours), the Company entered into the Airbus Aircraft Acquisition Agreement with Airbus SNC to purchase the Airbus Aircraft from Airbus SNC.
21-Jan-2010 CHINA :
Air China code share with Air Macau launched a new route between Macau and Wuhan on 15th January 2010 with 4 flights weekly, with which arrive at Macau on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 9:30 pm and depart from Macau to Wuhan at 10:30 pm.
20-Jan-2010
CAE today announced that it has sold Airbus A320 and A330 CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulators (FFS) to Shanghai Eastern Flight Training Company (SEFTC), the training subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines. The contract, valued at approximately C$30 million at list prices, brings the total FFS sales that CAE has announced during fiscal year 2010 to 14.
19-Jan-2010
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will increase the number of flights to Jeddah from four times a week to daily from 28 March in response to market demand. The airline launched its service to Saudi Arabia’s second major commercial city last October. With the additional flights it will operate a total of 14 flights a week to the Kingdom, including a daily service to the country’s capital, Riyadh.
15-Jan-2010
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced plans to significantly increase its global service parts logistics (SPL) network by establishing 101 new field stocking locations (FSLs) in China.
15-Jan-2010 SINGAPORE :
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will be mounting additional flights during the festive Chinese New Year period to cater to increased demand from travellers.
14-Jan-2010
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (the “Company”) announces that Ms. Irene Yun Lien LEE has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 13th January 2010.
12-Jan-2010 CHINA :
China Eastern Airlines (CEA.NYSE; 00670.HK; 600115.SH) and Shanghai Airlines will suspend their stock trading for the reorganization issue as from Tuesday.
11-Jan-2010 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines, the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China will be rolling out a brand new Australia connection service with special offerings and an optimized connection route by which 34 domestic cities in China are now connected with Sydney and Melbourne via China Southern’s Guangzhou hub.
05-Jan-2010 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines, (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE: 1055) (SHA: 600029) - www.csair.com/global - the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce the safe flight operations of 2009, as the last flight in 2009 CZ 3114 from Beijing touched down at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport smoothly.
04-Jan-2010 CHINA :
One year has past since the first plane flied from Qingdao to Taipei operated by Shandong Airlines Co., Ltd (Shandong Airlines) on Dec. 26, 2008. This charted flight opened a new page for the communications between Shandong and Taiwan.
30-Dec-2009
The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (December 29) begins operating a new global high-speed aviation intranet service using Air Traffic Services Message Handling System (AMHS) according to the standards promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
23-Dec-2009
Taiwan has recently signed an aviation pact with Japan to allow direct flights between Taipei's Songshan Airport and Haneda Airport in Tokyo, starting October of 2010.
22-Dec-2009
Nexcelle will be a key partner on the world’s first truly integrated propulsion system, providing a highly capable nacelle, thrust reverser and exhaust system for the new CFM International LEAP-X1C engine selected as the sole western powerplant to launch China’s COMAC C919 jetliner.
22-Dec-2009
General Electric Company is proud to announce that CFM International the 50/50 venture between GE and SAFRAN Group has been selected to power China’s newest commercial aircraft in development, the C919.
22-Dec-2009
CFM International (CFM) and AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine Company (ACAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a world-class final assembly line and engine test facility to support the LEAP-X1C engine selected to power the new COMAC C919 150-passenger aircraft scheduled to enter commercial service in 2016.
21-Dec-2009 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines, (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE: 1055) (SHA: 600029) - www.csair.com/global - the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to launch a 14-times daily service between its hub in Guangzhou and Wuhan and simultaneously opens the mobile phone boarding and the 2nd generation identity card boarding service in Wuhan Tianhe airport.
21-Dec-2009 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines (“China Southern”) has purchased 40 additional NCR TouchPort™ kiosks from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), offering passengers more convenience and making NCR the carrier’s primary? supplier of self check-in kiosks.
16-Dec-2009
CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC) announces a new aircraft purchase agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), in a deal signed on 15 December 2009.
16-Dec-2009
To ensure the same level of service for the growing number of passengers flying on smaller aircraft, the Airport Authority has invested over HK$1 billion in the construction of a new North Satellite Concourse (NSC).
15-Dec-2009 CHINA :
Air China has signed an exclusive partnership with the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). More than 100,000 EAN products will now be available to Air China customers across 27 overseas markets.
15-Dec-2009
Dragonair today announced the introduction of enhanced features on the “Manage My Booking” facility on the airline’s website, offering passengers a more comprehensive online travel tool to take control of their journey.
15-Dec-2009 CHINA :
CHAMP Cargosystems today announced that Air China, the flag carrier for the People's Republic of China, has selected Cargospot Revenue Accounting to further improve the management of their air cargo business. They join a group of more than 15 organisations that have already chosen Cargospot this year.
10-Dec-2009
The Shanghai Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Maintenance Co., Ltd (Shanghai Engine Center), a joint venture between China Eastern Airlines and Pratt & Whitney, has become the first facility in China and the 21st outside the United States to be awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
10-Dec-2009 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines inaugurated scheduled freighter services between Shanghai (PVG) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) on December 4, 2009. The service is currently operated with a Boeing 747-400F but will be replaced by a lower emission and more fuel-efficient Boeing 777ER next year. Based in Guangzhou, China Southern Airlines is China's largest carrier and the domestic market leader.
10-Dec-2009
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Shanghai-based China Cargo Airlines today announced an agreement to incorporate two key Boeing solutions into the carrier's operations over the coming months.
09-Dec-2009
Dragonair today announced an average salary increase of 1.8 per cent for 2010 for the majority of eligible Hong Kong-based ground staff in recognition of the team's hard work and commitment during a very difficult year. Crew members will also receive a salary adjustment in accordance with their incremental salary scales.
09-Dec-2009
On 2nd December, Jade Cargo International and Chengdu Municipality have entered into a strategic agreement to establish an international air cargo hub for western China. This hub will support the aviation business as well as promote the export-oriented economic development in Chengdu. Jade Cargo selected Chengdu Airport as the western center of its network and opens new international routes to Europe and the Middle East.
09-Dec-2009 CHINA :
Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express Airways welcome extension of landing and parking charges discount offered by Hong Kong Airport Authority.
08-Dec-2009
China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines launch a flight attendant interchange program today marked by a ceremony held in Shanghai. Through this program, both carriers expect to provide a higher standard of in-flight services to their passengers.
04-Dec-2009 CHINA :
Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE: LM)(OTCBB: LMDCF) (Lingo Media), a leader in online and print-based English language learning solutions announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Parlo Corporation (Parlo), a training and assessment platform and its joint venture partner, Lion King Education (International) Group (LKE), have signed China Southern Airlines (China Southern) as the first corporate training client for its English language training platform.
04-Dec-2009
The Board of the Airport Authority (AA) announced today that it will extend the current 10% reduction in landing and parking charges at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for three months to 31 March 2010.
04-Dec-2009
Cathay Pacific welcomes the decision by the Airport Authority to extend the 10% discount on landing and parking charges at Hong Kong International Airport for another three months, beginning 1 January 2010.
03-Dec-2009 CHINA :
Reference is made to (i) the announcement of the Company dated 10 July 2009 in relation to, interalia, the specific mandates for issuances of new A Shares and new H Shares of the Company (the ‘‘Announcement’’); (ii) the announcement of the Company dated 4 November 2009 relating to the conditional approval of the non-public issue of A Shares by the Public Offering Review Committee of CSRC; and (iii) the announcement of the Company dated 27 November 2009 relating to the approval of the issue of H Shares by CSRC. Terms used herein shall have the same meanings as ascribed to them in the Announcement.
03-Dec-2009 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines (“China Southern”) has purchased 40 additional self-service check-in kiosks from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), offering passengers more convenience and making NCR the carrier’s primary kiosk supplier.
02-Dec-2009 CHINA :
SKYTRAX Research has today confirmed that Hainan Airlines has been Certified as a world 4-Star Airline for the 2009/2010 ranking period.
02-Dec-2009
Following is the speech by the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Norman Lo, at the New Civil Aviation Department Headquarters Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony today (November 27):
02-Dec-2009
Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) (Nasdaq:DSGX), a federated global logistics network, has joined forces with New Trend International Logistics Technology Ltd. (NTI), a leading Chinese material handling technology provider, to extend and accelerate logistics technology infrastructure throughout China.
01-Dec-2009
China Airlines flights to Rome will stop over in Delhi instead of Bangkok beginning on December 1, 2009, saving almost one hour of travel time, and making CAL the first airline to operate a direct flight between Delhi and Rome.
30-Nov-2009
Chief Secretary Henry Tang and Director-General of Civil Aviation Norman Lo today unveiled the foundation stone for the new Civil Aviation Department headquarters.
30-Nov-2009 CHINA :
This announcement is issued by Air China Limited (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
30-Nov-2009
Boeing has recently learned that an MD-11 freighter airplane crashed shortly after takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday morning (local time).
30-Nov-2009 CHINA :
Hainan Airlines, China’s largest private airline, has announced the startup of daily fights between Brussels Airport and Beijing as from April 27th, 2010.
30-Nov-2009
MTU Aero Engines is stepping up its activities in China and will be cooperating with Chinese engine manufacturer AVIC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co. Ltd. (ACAE). In a first step, ACAE and MTU will conduct a joint study to explore options of building a domestic aircraft engine industry in China. The study aims to evaluate what structure a local engine company should adopt to be viable and what technologies will be needed for emerging engines to be successful in the Chinese market.
27-Nov-2009 CHINA :
This announcement is made pursuant to Rule 13.09(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
27-Nov-2009
China Airlines proudly accomplished the Green House Gas (GHG) Inventory and Verification for aviation sector jointly developed with the Environmental Protection Admission of Executive Yuan (EPA).
27-Nov-2009
World Routes, the global airline and airport networking event, is celebrating yet more success following the announcement from three major international carriers that they plan to launch new routes as a result of key meetings during the recent gathering in Beijing, China.
26-Nov-2009
The Civil Aviation Department today approved an application from Cathay Pacific to raise fuel surcharges from $71 to $75 for short-haul flights and from $328 to $348 for long-haul flights in December.
26-Nov-2009
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) announced today the opening of a new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Jinjiang, Fujian Province.
25-Nov-2009 CHINA :
China Eastern Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has formed a strategic alliance with Alibaba Group’s Alipay and Taobao subsidiaries to expand China Eastern’s capability to serve more customers through e-commerce.
19-Nov-2009
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it had completed an important part of the “TRANSform” programme in its Information Management Department (IMT).
18-Nov-2009
CAE today announced that it has sold two CAE 7000 Series ARJ21-700 Level D full-flight simulators (FFS) to COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd., owned by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC). The contract, valued at approximately C$35 million at list price, brings the total FFS sales that CAE has announced so far during fiscal year 2010 to 12.
17-Nov-2009
Dragonair is to offer its passengers the option to secure seats with extra legroom in its Economy Class cabins by paying an additional charge. These seats were previously only open for reservation by Marco Polo Club members of a certain level and those passengers in the highest booking classes, but soon they will be open for booking in advance by all passengers who meet specific safety requirements.
16-Nov-2009
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order for Trent 700 engines to power 20 Air China Airbus A330 aircraft. The contract, worth $1.5bn at list prices, includes long-term TotalCare„µ service support.
10-Nov-2009
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the dawn of a new era for the air cargo supply chain in Chinese Taipei. IATA e-freight went live in Chinese Taipei on 3 November 2009, and is operational at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport.
09-Nov-2009
Cathay Pacific welcomes the High Court ruling today which confirms that we are fully compliant with the Employment Ordinance. This decision provides legal certainty regarding the provisions of the ordinance and we are pleased that this has been clarified.
06-Nov-2009
Following is a question by the Hon Paul Tse and a reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Ms Eva Cheng, at the Legislative Council meeting today (November 4):
03-Nov-2009
On October 14 and 15, IER the leading supplier of passenger and baggage processing solutions in the air transportation industry had brought together in Hong Kong the major airlines and airports from Asia Pacific on the theme “Extending the Self-service Experience”.
02-Nov-2009
TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel community and an operating company of Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), today announced it has signed a transaction to acquire Kuxun.cn. Currently the second largest online travel-related web site in China,** Kuxun helps consumers find the best prices on flights, hotels, and train travel throughout China. Closing is conditional upon the completion of certain regulatory requirements. Other terms of the deal are not being disclosed.
02-Nov-2009 CHINA :
Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express have become the first airlines in the Greater China region to launch an international B2B online ticketing platform. This innovative effort, developed jointly with TravelSky Technology Limited, reflects the airlines’ pioneering spirit and their commitment to excellence.
30-Oct-2009
Airbus signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tianjin Free Trade Zone (TJFTZ) on the establishment of a Logistics Centre in Tianjin to optimise the supply chain management for all Airbus' industrial cooperation projects in the country.
29-Oct-2009
ARINC Incorporated today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Aviation Data Communications Corporation (ADCC) of China to further develop its advanced aviation data link (GLOBALinkSM) communications for the Asia Pacific region and its customers.
29-Oct-2009 CHINA :
In step with the speedy recovery of the Chinese aviation industry over the past six months, Air China has announced that it will be expanding a number of its domestic and international flight routes. On the domestic side, Air China has launched four new routes. On the international side, Air China has launched two new routes, one between Beijing International Airport and Tokyo Haneda International Airport, the other one between Hangzhou and Frankfurt .
28-Oct-2009
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) is pleased to announce that Zest Airways (Z2) has appointed AAT as its cargo handling agent at the Hong Kong International Airport.
23-Oct-2009
Dragonair held a special gala dinner last night in Guangzhou to celebrate the airline’s recent launch of scheduled services to and from the city. More than 200 guests joined the event, hosted by Dragonair Chief Executive Officer James Tong, including local government officials, travel industry representatives and business partners.
20-Oct-2009
Boeing BA delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to Singapore-based leasing company BOC Aviation and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways, on Saturday. The airplane is painted in a special oneworld livery to highlight the commitment of Cathay Pacific, as a member airline, to the alliance's 10th anniversary.
19-Oct-2009
China Airlines (CAL) will introduce a new Self-Printed Boarding Pass service for departures from Taiwan, except on U.S. and Australia routes, beginning on October 19.
16-Oct-2009 CHINA :
Boeing (NYSE: BA), Shanghai Airport Authority and Shanghai Airlines today celebrated the opening of a new two-bay hangar at their joint venture, Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co., Ltd.
15-Oct-2009
The Chairman of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), Dr Marvin Cheung Kin-tung, welcomes the Chief Executive's support for Hong Kong International Airport's (HKIA) midfield development.
15-Oct-2009
Cathay Pacific today welcomed the announcement by the HKSAR Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, in his Policy Address that the Hong Kong Airport Authority (AA) would carry out a midfield expansion project to maximise the use of the two existing runways at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) so as to meet air traffic demand up to 2020.
14-Oct-2009
Dragonair is advising passengers that it will move its counter operations at Hong Kong International Airport to Aisle H in the Departure Hall of Terminal 1 with effect from Sunday, October 25, 2009.
13-Oct-2009
Hainan Meilan International Airport Company Limited* (A joint stock company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability) (Stock Code: 357)
13-Oct-2009 CHINA :
Czech Airlines agreed to code-share cooperation with China Eastern Airlines on the route that the Chinese airline operates from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai. The cooperation agreement will be signed by the end of this year. Code-share flights to China will appear in the Czech Airlines flight schedule from the 2010 summer season, which starts on 28 March 2010.
12-Oct-2009
Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) and Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai today for the establishment of the Shanghai Hong Kong Airport Management Co., Ltd (JV). The joint-venture company will enhance collaboration between and further develop strengths of the airports in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
28-Sep-2009
Turbomeca has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). Under the terms of this agreement, Turbomeca and CAFUC will work towards the development of a Turbomeca Maintenance Training Programs, for qualified engineers and an initial training program to qualify engines maintenance engineers at Chengdu.
22-Sep-2009
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is pleased to announce that TNT Airways has appointed Hactl as its cargo ground handler at Hong Kong International Airport to support its new freighter service between Hong Kong and Europe.
17-Sep-2009
Boeing [NYSE: BA] detailed its 2009 market update for commercial airplanes for China region, forecasting a requirement for 3,770 new airplanes valued at $490 billion over the next 20 years. Over the forecast period, China is and will remain the largest market outside the United States for new commercial airplanes.
17-Sep-2009
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it has agreed to sell 20,700,958 shares, representing 12.45% of its shareholding, in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) at HK$91.83 per share to Swire Pacific - a transaction valued at approximately HK$1,901 million.
11-Sep-2009 CHINA :
Star Alliance members Air China and ANA will commence a code-sharing agreement on flights operated by both airlines between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from October 25 this year.
09-Sep-2009 CHINA :
China Southern Airlines, the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to bring the future of automated customer service into reality as it launches airline ticket purchasing via mobile SMS.
08-Sep-2009
The programme has been announced for this year’s World Routes, the biggest event in the global air transport calendar, to be held in Beijing on 13th-15th September 2009, and it looks set to be one of the most exciting yet.
08-Sep-2009
Jet Aviation announced during Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong that the company added two Challenger aircraft, a CL604 and CL605, and one Embraer Legacy to its aircraft management fleet in Asia.
02-Sep-2009
Cathay Pacific Airways’ recently launched “CX Mobile” application has already proved a big hit with users, helping to make the airline one of the industry leaders in offering mobile services to users of smart phones.
01-Sep-2009
China Airlines (CAL) and its subsidiary, Mandarin Airlines (MDA) today launched new cross-strait flights to four cities in Mainland China, and upgraded other flights from charters to regular scheduled flights, starting with flight CI-511, which departs at 08:05 today from Taoyuan to Beijing.
27-Aug-2009 CHINA :
26-Aug-2009 China Airlines will launch a new cargo service from Taipei to Osaka and onward to Los Angeles on August 27. The new cargo flight marks a historic step for CAL, and will provide more convenient cargo service between Taiwan, Japan and the U.S.
21-Aug-2009
18-Aug-2009 The production ramp-up at Airbus China's new final assembly line - the company's first outside of Europe - is continuing on schedule, highlighted by deliveries of the second and third A320 Family jetliners built at this modern Tianjin-based facility.
21-Aug-2009 CHINA :
20-Aug-2009 China Southern Airlines selected Rockwell Collins to provide its MultiScan™ weather radar, GLU-920 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) and advanced sensors for 10 Airbus A330 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to start March 2010.
21-Aug-2009
For the third consecutive year, Cathay Pacific Airways has named Murad, Inc. as the exclusive provider of “his and hers” in-flight amenity kits designed to revitalize skin. The latest kits will be onboard beginning April 2010. The new kits, containing all Murad skincare products based on medical science, will be provided to all business class passengers flying on outbound Hong Kong flights.
19-Aug-2009 CHINA :
The employee representatives’ meeting of Air China Limited (the “Company”) has selected Mr.Chen Bangmao and Mr. Su Zhiyong as employee representative supervisors for the second session of the Supervisory Committee of the Company with effect from 18 August 2009.
17-Aug-2009
In July, a traditional peak season for travel, traffic continued to exhibit encouraging signs of recovery. Air China saw across-the-board year-over-year growth in passenger traffic in all markets. Domestic and regional markets recorded double-digit growth in both passenger traffic and the number of passenger carried compared with the same period last year. International routes also recorded year-over-year increase in passenger traffic and the number of passengers carried for the first time this year. In the cargo market, the Company saw a continuous decline year-over-year, but improved compared with the last month.
17-Aug-2009
Air traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) further stabilised in July, with year-on-year drops in passenger throughput, cargo tonnage and air traffic movements narrowing from the previous month. Cargo traffic saw an improvement from the double-digit plunges that had been recorded since November 2008. During July the airport handled a total of 291,000 tonnes of cargo, 4 million passenger trips and 23,315 air traffic movements, representing year-on-year decreases of 8.3%, 9.5%, and 9.9%, respectively.
13-Aug-2009
Announcement in relation to the trading-restricted A Shares Held by China National Aviation Holding Company and China National Aviation Corporation (Group) Limited becoming tradable
13-Aug-2009
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) and Xi’an Aircraft International Corporation (XAIC) have signed agreements to form two joint venture companies to support landing gear and engine nacelle components manufacturing focused on the fast-growing Chinese aerospace market. The new companies are expected to compete for market positions on the COMAC C919 single aisle Chinese commercial aircraft currently under development, and also manufacture various landing gear and nacelle components and subassemblies for other aircraft.
12-Aug-2009
Dragonair has appointed Ms Christine Liu in the dual role of General Manager Inflight Services and General Manager International Affairs. Ms Liu, who took up the two posts on August 10, oversees the airline’s international affairs issues as well as all matters relating to inflight services including cabin crew management, inflight catering and inflight sales.
12-Aug-2009
Air Macau held a Graduation Ceremony for the 53 batch Flight Attendants on 3rd Aug., 2009 (Monday). Among 13 new Flight Attendants, eight come from Taiwan, four come from Macau and one comes from inland of PRC.
12-Aug-2009
Viva Macau Airlines has joined forces with Macau.com to roll out a brand-new, integrated hotel and holiday booking platform for Viva Macau's customers. Vacation packages to/from Viva Macau's destinations, along with a wide array of hotels, shows and events, can be booked directly on this one-stop online platform.
12-Aug-2009
Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for July 2009 that show another significant fall in passenger numbers compared with the same month last year. There was also another year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage.
11-Aug-2009
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) announced today its air cargo tonnage throughput for July 2009. A total of 201,157 tonnes were handled in the month, representing a relatively mild year-on-year decline of 8.4% compared with that in previous months. Cumulative tonnage from January to July was 1,204,915 tonnes, down 19.6% compared with the same period last year.
11-Aug-2009
The Board of Directors (“the Board”) of Hainan Meilan International Airport
Company Limited (the “Company”) hereby announces that a meeting of the Board
will be held in the meeting room of the Company on the 3rd Floor
07-Aug-2009 CHINA :
Melbourne Airport welcomes China Southern’s announcement to increase flights between Guangzhou and Melbourne to three per week, with the introduction of a new Saturday service. These non-stop flights between Melbourne and Guangzhou will commence on October 26.
07-Aug-2009
Hainan Airlines, China's largest non-state owned airline, has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Hawai¡®i Department of Transportation to operate the first nonstop scheduled service from The People¡&hibar;s Republic of China to the Hawaiian Islands. Once approved, service between Beijing, China and Honolulu, Hawai will operate once a week beginning this fall, with a specific start date to be announced. Hainan plans to eventually increase the frequency of the Beijing-Honolulu service up to three flights a week as demand builds.
06-Aug-2009
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday the global economic crisis had battered its passenger and cargo services in the first half of the year, with revenue plummeting 27.1 percent.
05-Aug-2009
Company will showcase the super midsize executive aircraft in the region until September 8 São José dos Campos, August 4, 2009 Embraer began a flying demo tour, this week, to demonstrate the super midsize Legacy 600 executive jet in the Asia-Pacific region. By
September 8, the jet will have visited 12 countries: Australia, Hong Kong (People’s Republic of China), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and The Philippines.
29-Jul-2009
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement. (a joint stock limited company incorporated in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability)
29-Jul-2009
The Hainan Airlines Company Limited and the entire members of its board of directors (“BoD”) hereby guarantee the truthfulness, accuracy and completeness of the announcement and would take responsibilities for significant omission, fictitious description or serious misleading of it.
28-Jul-2009 CHINA :
Shandong Airlines, a Chinese provincial carrier based in Jinan, China won a $1.7 million judgment in an international contract dispute with a Florida flight training school. On June 26, 2009, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan ruled against Capt, LLC and Flight Training Services International (FTSI) in the breach of contract dispute.
24-Jul-2009
a class meeting of holders of H Shares (the “HShareholders Class Meeting”) of (China Eastern AirlinesCorporation Limited) (the “Company”) will be held at Shanghai International Airport Hotel 2550 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, 7 September 2009, or any adjournment thereof, for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, passing, with or without modifications, the following resolutions (unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used in this notice shall have the same
24-Jul-2009
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM”) of
(China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited) (the “Company”) will be held at Shanghai International Airport Hotel 2550 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China at 2:00 p.m. on 7 September 2009, or any adjournment thereof, for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, passing, with or without modifications, the following resolutions (unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used in this notice shall have the same meanings as those defined in the circular of theCompany dated 24 July 2009 (the “Circular”) relating to, among other things, granting of specific mandates to the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) to issue new A Shares and new H Shares):
21-Jul-2009
Bombardier announced the delivery into service of the first Global 5000 business jet in mainland China to Reignwood Group, a Beijing-based corporation with worldwide operations.
20-Jul-2009
IAE International Aero Engines today celebrated the delivery of the first V2500-powered aircraft entering the Shanghai Airlines fleet. The Airbus A321 was handed over at a ceremony at the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Hamburg, Germany, and represents the first of a 10-aircraft order announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2008.
20-Jul-2009
China Southern the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China will be further expanding its air links to 27 weekly flights between the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan.
20-Jul-2009
China Southern Airlines, the newest member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China is pleased to announce that passengers may now join its Sky Pearl Club FFP by sending a SMS request to the airline’s customer service hotline at 95539.
20-Jul-2009
During a ceremony held at Hamburg, Germany, Shanghai Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321, becoming a new operator of Airbus aircraft. The aircraft is the first of 10 A321s ordered by the Shanghai-based carrier in 2006 and 2007.
16-Jul-2009
In June, the domestic market continued to improve. Air China saw double-digit growth in both passenger traffic and the number of passengers carried compared with the same period last year. International routes remained sluggish, as traffic continued to decline year-over-year. In the cargo market, the Company saw a narrower decrease.
16-Jul-2009
This announcement is issued by Air China Limited (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
15-Jul-2009
Flightstar Aircraft Services (Flightstar), a leading provider of heavy aircraft maintenance and modifications, is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Precision Conversions to convert a B757-200 from passenger to freighter configuration for a Chinese carrier. The aircraft modification has already started and will be completed in November. This award marks the 16th aircraft that Flightstar will be converting for Precision Conversions.
15-Jul-2009
This announcement is issued by Air China Limited (the “Company”) pursuant to Rule 13.09 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
14-Jul-2009
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the Company announces that the Company will resume trading of its H Shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with effect from 9:30 a.m. on 13-Jul-2009 following the absorption of Shanghai Airlines as disclosed in an announcement published by the Company on 12-Jul-2009. Trading in its H shares had been suspended with effect from 9:30 a.m. on 08-Jun-2009.
14-Jul-2009
Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for June 2009 that show a sharp fall in passenger numbers compared to the same month last year, in part due to the impact of the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak. There was also another marked year-on-year drop in the amount of cargo and mail carried.
10-Jul-2009
Cooperation and exchange between web industries of Chinese mainland and Taiwan was urged by Ye Kedong, vice-minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council in Beijing.
08-Jul-2009
Perot Systems Corporation announced that the company has entered in to an agreement to provide consulting services to HNA Group to improve its airline reservations systems. Perot Systems Chairman Ross Perot, Jr. and HNA Group Chairman Wang Jian met today in Beijing to formally kickoff the project. The agreement is the first between Perot Systems and a commercial aviation client in China, and marks the beginning of operations in China for the company's Commercial Solutions business unit.
08-Jul-2009
Boeing and Air China said that the airline will use Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM) system to monitor the in-flight condition of its Next-Generation 737 fleet. The agreement covers a total of 117 Air China 737s that are in service and on order.
08-Jul-2009
time extension for despatch of circular Reference is made to the Announcement regarding the purchase of twenty Airbus A320 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 28 Aug-2009.
07-Jul-2009
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) is pleased to announce that AeroLogic has appointed AAT as its cargo handling agent at the Hong Kong International Airport.
01-Jul-2009
South China Leasing, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into the Finance Lease Agreement with Hainan Airlines pursuant to which South China Leasing has agreed to purchase the Equipment from Hainan Airlines which will be leased back to Hainan Airlines for a term of 36 months.
01-Jul-2009
DHLopened its new DHL Eastern China Domestic Transportation Hub in Shanghai, as part of a US$25 million investment that strengthens DHL's expertise in the domestic road transportation and distribution market in China, and taps on the growth of the domestic road industry.
29-Jun-2009
The Company is pleased to announce that, completion of the H Share Subscription took place on 26-Jun-2009. A total of 1,437,375,000 H Shares have been issued to CES Global pursuant to the Revised H Share Subscription Agreement.
