China
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Chinese market.
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China gambles on slot auctions
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China’s auction process for certain domestic slots could have international implications.
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China’s $1 trillion new aircraft opportunity
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Boeing predicts China will need 5,110 new single-aisle aircraft through 2035, accounting for 75 percent of the total new deliveries. Low-cost...
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PRESS RELEASE: Chengdu gears up for World Routes 2016
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The Chinese boom town of Chengdu is preparing to welcome the international aviation industry this weekend for the 22nd annual World Routes forum...
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In the Spotlight: Chengdu's largest O&D markets
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As we approach this year's World Routes forum, we take a closer look at the main O&D markets from Chengdu, including a number of international...
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PRESS RELEASE: Chengdu fuels aviation growth with World Routes
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One of the rising stars of the Chinese economy, the emerging city of Chengdu, will move closer towards its ambition of becoming the main transport...
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World Routes Strategy Summit to tackle the big issues in Asia and across the globe
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The World Routes Strategy Summit (sponsored by Oman Airports Management Company) will shine a spotlight on the challenges facing the aviation...
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Confusion over Air China’s Polish links
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It was believed that Air China, one of the ‘Big Three’ in the country, was considering taking a considerable minority stake in LOT Polish Airlines....
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ANALYSIS: Airlines and Airports on the rise in China's international market
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As World Routes returns to mainland China, Routesonline is providing a snapshot on the leading international airlines and international airports...
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China to continue to top future air traffic growth
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Within ten years China’s domestic air traffic will become the world’s largest, manufacturers Airbus and Boeing once again reinforced in the latest...
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Tianjin Airlines will launch Gatwick, but still has sights on Heathrow
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Tianjin Airlines will become the latest of the country’s airlines to launch long-haul flights when it takes delivery of at least three Airbus...
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Hong Kong Airlines flies into New Zealand
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There has been a steady increase year-on-year in the number of Hong Kong and China travellers visiting New Zealand. According to official figures...
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The Chinese Dragon roars in the UK
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Latest figures from VisitBritain state that tourist numbers to the UK from China were up 37 percent in the first nine months of 2015 as more than...
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Iberia brings forward Shanghai route launch
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The Chinese city will become Iberia’s first Asian destination ahead of its previously announced launch of flights to Tokyo from October 18, 2016....
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Xiamen Airlines selects Vancouver for North American growth
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Xiamen Airlines is significantly expanding its international presence following the arrival of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Over a three...
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Who says the Chinese market is slowing?
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The 2016 summer season will mean more scheduled flights between China (including Hong Kong) and Europe than ever before, with 75 city pairs...
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Delta believes Los Angeles ‘bright lights’ will support additional Beijing rotation
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This will be Delta’s fifth daily nonstop flight to the Asia-Pacific region and will add to existing links to Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo; the latter...
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United Airlines adds Hangzhou as fifth destination in mainland China
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The major US carrier is making strides in one of the fastest growing markets in the world, with a third secondary Chinese city route in their...
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China battles the bottlenecks
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Slot management at Chinese airports must adhere to international norms to help the country realise its growth potential.
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U-FLY alliance born from HNA Group LCC businesses
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Hong Kong-based HK Express is taking a leading role in the formation of the new U-FLY low-cost carrier grouping, which it describes as a...
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Emirates brings global connectivity to Inner China territories
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Emirates has confirmed it will introduce a four times weekly link between its Dubai International Airport hub and Yinchuan’s Hedong International...