China's aviation industry sees slight Q2 loss
China's aviation industry has shown signs of recovery in the second quarter, as recent data show that the industry has narrowed its losses from the previous quarter's record losses.
China's CAAC orders Sichuan Airline flight route suspension by one week
China's civil aviation regulator on Wednesday ordered flight route suspension of a domestic airline, since its launching the circuit-breaker scheme to prevent imported COVID-19 cases to China.
Airlines find ways to avoid losses
China Eastern Airlines saw an enthusiastic response after it launched a program to allow passengers to pay 3,322 yuan ($471) to "fly freely" across China on the weekend.
Lufthansa to resume Shanghai services on Wednesday, more overseas carriers to follow
Lufthansa on Tuesday said that it will resume weekly services from Frankfurt to Shanghai from Wednesday, following months of suspension due to the pandemic. The first flight from Shanghai will depart on Friday.
All passengers departing Beijing should take nucleic acid tests: airports
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) said on Thursday that passengers leaving Beijing must bring with them a negative nucleic acid test certificate issued within seven days of departure, per the requirements of Beijing authorities.
New virus outbreak in Beijing hurting nation's airline industry
After weathering the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly half a year, Chinese air carriers were beginning to see light through the dark clouds, until a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing cast another dark shadow over the industry.
More overseas airlines set to resume flights into Shanghai
A number of foreign airlines said they are preparing to flying back to China after suspending flights to the country due to the COVID-19 epidemic for nearly five months.
China TravelSky encourages employees to take China-made vaccinations in Beijing
A Chinese company in the civil aviation industry is encouraging its workers to take China-made vaccinations amid the latest COVID-19 outbreak stemming from a wholesale food market in Beijing.
Nearly 40 pct of flights to and from Beijing canceled after emergency response level upgrade
Hundreds of flights to and from Beijing have or are likely to be canceled on Wednesday after Beijing raised its emergency response to Level II, under which Beijing residents who want to leave the city are required to show they have had a negative nucleic acid test within seven days of departure.
New Sanya airline to promote rise of Hainan into free trade port
A new Chinese airline called Sanya International Airlines was launched on Saturday in South China's Hainan Province, amid policies intended to help develop the island into an international free trade port.
Cathay Pacific Group reports 99.4% decline in passenger flows in May
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon continued to see declines in passenger flows and cargo transport in May. The group anticipates a substantial loss in the first half of 2020.
Plan includes support from HKSAR govt
Cathay Pacific on Tuesday announced a recapitalization plan worth HK$39 billion ($5.03 billion) which includes support from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regional government, a move it is widely believed to keep the financially troubled airline afloat.
China's daily air passenger numbers hit new high in 4 months to top 1 million
China's daily air passenger number reached nearly 1.04 million on Friday, a recovery of 61.5 percent compared to the same period last year, as the country is shifting focus on boosting the recovery of economic and social activities with COVID-19 outbreak being effectively controlled, domestically.
China to cautiously ease international flight restrictions but not due to US bullying tactics
China on Thursday took a cautious yet significant step to loosen restrictions on international flights put in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. This move aims to pave the way for more global carriers to resume services to dozens of Chinese cities to meet rising demand for global travel while maintain necessary anti-epidemic measures to prevent a much-feared influx of imported cases.
Air cargo between China, US increase despite tensions
Air cargo between China and the US has entered into a fast track as major carriers in China recently announced regular cargo routes between the two top economies despite rising tensions.
Chinese air regulator opens 'green channel' for chartered flights serving eight countries
China's civil aviation authority is allowing domestic and foreign passenger airlines to apply for “green channels” for chartered flights to the mainland airports, which means airlines may no longer be restricted by the so-called “Five-One” policy.
Chinese aviation regulator approves US June flight and charter plan: insider
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved the flight and charter plan for US airlines to China in June, the Global Times has learned.
Air France axes Airbus A380; Emirates seen cutting deliveries
The world's largest airliner, the Airbus A380, took a step closer to the aviation archives on Wednesday as Air France said it would permanently axe its grounded fleet and sources said Emirates was in talks to reduce remaining deliveries.