US regulator cites new flaw on grounded Boeing 737 MAX
The US Federal Aviation Administration has identified a new risk that Boeing Co must address on its 737 MAX before the grounded jet can return to service, the agency said on Wednesday.
Finnair to operate three weekly flights to Daxing airport
Finnair said on Wednesday that it will add capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights from the Beijing Daxing International Airport, the first overseas carrier to have such routes in both airports in Beijing.
New services, deals
21 out of 83 projects of Beijing Daxing International Airport have been completed and approved, Zhu Wenxin, an official with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), said on Thursday.
Chinese suppliers become key link in aviation industrial chain through cooperation
A decade ago, the cooperation between Airbus and Chinese partners in composite manufacturing was in a fledgling stage. But today, a joint venture (JV) between France-based Airbus and China's Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Harbin Development Zone Infrastructure Development Co has become the sole composite structure supplier for some parts of the A350 XWB family of long-range jets.
China's aviation regulator vows to promote smart airport construction
China's aviation regulator has vowed to enhance construction of smart airports across the nation in a bid to resolve the gap between growing travel demand and insufficient airport capacity.
Boeing May deliveries fall 56 percent as 737 MAX grounding continues to weigh
Boeing Co said on Tuesday it handed over 56 percent fewer airplanes in May compared with a year earlier, as deliveries of its top-selling 737 MAX jet remained suspended following a deadly crash in March.
Senior aviation executives have confidence in China
Senior executives from the aviation industry have shown confidence in the Chinese market, which still has big potential.
New services, deals
Airbus has launched a global campaign celebrating the company's 50th anniversary and showcasing key moments of its pioneering progress over the past five decades.
Belt and Road Initiative spurs soaring tourist numbers in desert city
Philip Xue is a frequent flyer to Dubai from Beijing. In his eyes, Dubai is a city that surprises him every time.
Direct flight to link Shenzhen, Rome
A new air route linking China's tech hub Shenzhen in southern Guangdong Province with Rome, Italy, will be launched on Thursday, according to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Industry body supports, helps Chinese airlines seek compensation from Boeing
China's airlines body said on Friday it supports its members who are seeking compensation from Boeing, as Chinese airlines stand to lose about 4 billion yuan ($578 million) by the end of June over grounded and delayed 737 MAX jets, according to its official statement.
FAA chief has no timetable for Boeing 737 MAX approval
The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday he does not have a specific timetable to approve Boeing Co's 737 MAX for flight after two fatal crashes since October prompted the plane to be grounded worldwide.
European planemaker could preempt US rival's mid-sized model with long-range version of A321
Airbus hinted on Tuesday at a price battle and imminent aircraft revamp to counter a possible new Boeing mid-sized jet, promising a “left hook, right hook” from two of its established models.
New services, deals
Airbus on Monday celebrated the delivery of its 12,000th aircraft in its 50-year history. The aircraft was an A220-100, assembled in Mirabel, Canada and handed over to US-based Delta Air Lines.
Billionaire approach may be right move for WestJet Airlines
Billionaire Gerry Schwartz's $2.6 billion bid for WestJet Airlines is a bet his private equity firm's deep pockets and patience will help the Canadian carrier weather challenges and build a more formidable competitor against market leader Air Canada, industry analysts and executives said on Tuesday.
Official addresses concerns about airports' negative throughput growth
Ten major airports in China showed negative growth in throughput in April, mainly due to seasonal factors, temporary events and extreme weather, said officials.
Boeing, Delta and trade group ask for restraint in spat with EU over aircraft subsidies
Senior officials from Boeing Co and a US aerospace trade group on Wednesday urged the US government to narrowly tailor any tariffs imposed on the European Union over illegal aircraft subsidies to avoid harming American manufacturers.
New Beijing airport tests its capabilities
Beijing Daxing International Airport, a new mega-airport in northern China, witnessed four test flights on Monday morning, a milestone before the airport begins operations at the end of September.