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  • Airbus to boost A320 production to 60 a month in mid-2019

    To match ongoing high demand for its bestselling A320 Family, Airbus has taken the decision to further increase the production rate of the Single Aisle Family t...
  • CASC orders 30 A330 Family and 100 A320 Family aircraft

    China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 Family aircraft and 100 A320...
  • China Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A330

    According to airbus.com, China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th A330 aircraft at a ceremony celebrated on Friday 18th in Toulouse, France. Powere...
  • 50th A330 for Air China successfully completes maiden flight

    According to airbus.com, the 50th A330 to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A330-300 with the increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-wei...
  • Airbus Aims to Double A350 Output in 2016, Sees A380 Sales Soon

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus Group said it was on track to deliver 15 A350 passenger jets this year and aimed to more than double that in 2016 as it focuses o...
  • A successful cooperation continues: Airbus and China strengthen their partnership

    According to airbus.com, Airbus reaffirmed its strong commercial and industrial ties to China this week, building on a successful relationship with the country...
  • China Orders 45 A330 Family aircraft

    According to airbus.com, China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for 45 A330 Family aircraft and a...
  • Airbus wins $57 billion of aircraft orders at Paris Air Show 2015

    According to airbus.com, during the 2015 Paris Air Show, Airbus won $57 billion worth of business for a total of 421 aircraft. The deals comprise firm orders fo...
  • 32,600 new planes worth nearly US$5 trillion in the next 20 years

    According to airbus,com ,from the world’s first commercial flight in 1914, to today’s 32 million flights annually, aviation has become part and parc...
  • Airbus sees 'several hundred' orders at Paris Airshow

    According to Reuters report, Airbus could announce “several hundred” airplane orders at the June 15-21 Paris Airshow, Fabrice Bregier, chief executi...
  • China Eastern Close to Adding Widebody Aircraft to Fleet

    According to WCARN.com , China Eastern Airlines is close to introducing new widebody aircraft to its fleet, possibly the Airbus A350-900 or Boeing 787-9, as its...
  • Innovation and leadership on display: Airbus at the 2015 Paris Air Show

    According to airbus,com, Airbus will showcase its highly-efficient families of commercial aircraft – which range from 100 to more than 500 seats – a...
  • Innovation and leadership on display: Airbus at the 2015 Paris Air Show

    Airbus will showcase its highly-efficient families of commercial aircraft – which range from 100 to more than 500 seats – and continuous technologic...
  • Modern design of Airbus ACJneo is natural fit for new technologies

    According to airbus.com, launching two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, gives Airbus the ability to offer customers a corporate jet solution with more...
  • Here's why China's billionaires are clamoring for used private jets

    According to Businessinsider.com , a second-hand private jet market has emerged in China in the past two years.According to Asian Sky Group, a Hong Kong-based b...
  • FAA: Business Jet Fleet to Grow over Next Two Decades

    According to WCARN.COM, The active business jet fleet is expected to experience strong growth over the next two decades, the FAA says in a newly-released foreca...
  • Airbus Helicopters unveils its all-new H160 as the benchmark for medium-class rotorcraft

    According to airbushelicopter.com, in one of the industry’s most anticipated events, Airbus Helicopters today presented its all-new H160, raising the stan...
  • Airbus says A321 to account for 36 percent of A320 deliveries in 2015

    Reuters reports, Airbus Group (AIR.PA) forecast on Thursday that 36 percent of its A320 aircraft family deliveries this year will be the A321 jetliner, up from...
  • Airbus Celebrates 200th Aircraft Assembled in Tianjin

    According to airbus,com, A ceremony was held today at the Airbus (Tianjin) site to celebrate the 200th A320 Family aircraft assembled by the Airbus Tianjin Fina...
  • China Aircraft Leasing Company signs MoU for 100 A320 Family aircraft

    According to airbus,com, China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understan...
  • China Aviation Supplies (CAS) Opts for 70 A320 Family Aircraft

    According to airbus,com, China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and Airbus have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 70...
  • First A320neo successfully completes first flight

    According to airbus.com, the first A320neo to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 02:22 pm local time after successfully completing its fi...
  • Think ink: Airbus Revolutionizes How An Airline’s Livery is Applied to Jetliners

    According to airbus,com, however, the difficulties may become a thing of the past thanks to a new method currently being developed by Airbus – which emplo...
  • Beluga Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Its Frst Flight

    According to airbus,com, with its maiden flight on September 13, 1994, the popular Beluga cargo aircraft, affectionately named after the white whale because of...
  • Components of 200th Airbus A320 arrive in Tianjin

    According to carnoc.com, the key components of 200th Airbus A320 arrived at Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Line site on September 2. It is estimated to be deli...
  • China's Beidahuang to Buy over 40 Small Planes, Helicopters

    According to Reuters, China Beidahuang General Aviation Co plans to buy more than 40 planes and helicopters by 2020, which would expand its fleet, already the b...
  • Airbus will Enhance Corporation with Guangzhou Police

    According to GD.CHINANEWS.COM, the Deputy Mayor of Guangzhou and the Deputy Director of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau met Airbus Helicopters on August 8, dis...
  • Juneyao Airlines Receives New A321 Aircraft

    According to WCARN.com, on Aug. 1, Juneyao Airlines (HO) took delivery of a brand new Airbus A321 aircraft, in order meet the increasing travel demands during t...
  • China's Rich Pitch Their Planes As Jet Market Takes Off

    According to AFP, the market for private jets -- sometimes called business or executive jets -- is a small but fast growing aviation segment in China, where rap...
  • Airbus Got Orders of 21.3 billion Dollars on the First Day of Airshow

    According to WCARN.com, with the official opening of 2014 Farnborough Airshow on July 14, Airbus launched its A330-800neo and A330-900neo, which secured its lea...
  • Airbus Launches the A330neo at Farnborough Airshow

    WCARN.com reported that, following a decision by the Board of Directors of the Group, Airbus has launched the A330-800neo and A330-900neo, two new members of it...
  • Aircraft Lessors Plan Hong Kong Listings As Demand Rises in Asia

    According to Wall Street Journal, two aircraft lessors are planning initial public offerings in Hong Kong, the first such IPOs in the city, as the companies try...
  • CAAC to Grant Approval to Establish Longjiang Airlines

    According to The Beijing News, CAAC Northeast Regional Administration has checked and set to issue an approval to build Longjiang Airlines Co., Ltd., a regional...
  • A350 XWB Completes Hot Weather Testing in Al Ain

    CARNOC.com reported that Airbus' A350 XWB flight test aircraft (MSN3) has completed hot weather testing in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The objective of the te...
  • Sichuan Airlines Expands Fleet with Brand New A321 Aircraft

    According to CARNOC.com, at 2:06 p.m., June 18, a brand new Airbus A321 aircraft, registration number B-1823, landed smoothly at Chengdu Shuangliu International...
  • Turkey Starts Construction of the World Biggest Airport

    According to Singapore United Morning Post, Turkey starts to build what it says will be the largest airport in the world, eventually able to handle 150 million...
  • First Passengers Experinece A350 XWB

    According to CARNOC.com, the A350 XWB MSN2 completed successfully the “Early Long Flight” campaign involving two flights with passengers operated co...
  • Delta Places Order for 15 A321ceo Aircraft

    According to CARNOC.com, Delta will grow its A320 Family with an order for 15 A321ceo (current engine option) aircraft to offset jet retirements. The airline ha...
  • Dash for Cash Drives Airbus v Boeing Jet Revamps

    Reuters reported that drained by their contest to create the carbon-fibre wonder jet, Airbus and Boeing are observing a truce in futuristic new developments whi...
  • Airbus Confirms Move to Higher Capacity A320 and A321

    According to Aviation Week, Airbus will reveal details next month on how it plans to boost the number of seats on its A320 and A321 aircraft. The manufacturer p...
  • China Southern Airlines Orders 80 Airbus Aircraft Worth $7.3 billion

    According to Reuters, China Southern Airlines Co Ltd said it has ordered 80 aircraft from Airbus worth at least $7.3 billion. China Southern said it will receiv...
  • CARNOC.com Publishes Commercial Aircraft Report for Mainland China

    As the largest civil aviation online media, CARNOC.com published the Commercial Aircraft Report for Mainland China on Monday, which is its first report on China...
  • China Eastern Parent, CMB Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement

    According to Shanghai Morning Post, China Merchants Bant (CMB) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Eastern Air Holding Co. (CEAH), parent of...
  • Airbus is Retrofitting Eligible A319 and A320 for Chinese Operators

    WCARN.com reports that Airbus is promoting the retrofit of Sharklets for all eligible A320 Family aircraft that are both already in operation throughout China o...
  • LATAM Airlines to Spend $12.2 billion through 2020 on 166 New Planes

    Reuters reports that Latin American's largest carrier, LATAM Airlines Group, said on Monday it plans to invest $12.2 billion through 2020 on 166 new planes. LAT...
  • Emirates Airline Sees Airbus Upgrading A380

    According to Wall Street Journal, Emirates Airline is in talks with Airbus Group NV and Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC to create a more fuel-efficient version of the...
  • China Eastern Jiangsu Receives Its Second A319 on April 16

    According to WCARN.com, with a brand-new aircraft numbered B-6456 landing smoothly at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) on April 16, China Eastern Airli...
  • Airbus Introduces ACJ319 Elegance

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus exhibited an ACJ319 corporate jet at ABACE, demonstrating the the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet to the important A...
  • Airbus China Plant Opens Door to Massive Market

    According to AFP, in a series of vast hangars, dozens of Chinese technicians swarm over fuselages of Airbus A320 planes, foot soldiers in the battle to dominate...
  • Airbus A350 XWB in Flying Display at Singapore Airshow

    According to WCARN.com, the Airbus A350 XWB flight test aircraft MSN3 performed its first ever flying display at the Singapore Airshow on Feb. 11, symbolizing i...
  • Argentina Airlines Orders Four Airbus A330-200s

    WCARN.com reported that Argentina Airlines signed purchasing agreement with Airbus on Feb 13, confirming the order of four Airbus A330-200 aircraft, in order to...
  • Airshow - A350 XWB Makes Its Singapore Debut

    According to WCARN.com, the A350 XWB flight test aircraft (MSN3) has arrived at Singapore Changi Airport for the Singapore Airshow where it will perform its fir...
  • Air China to Receive 39 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft in 2014

    According to WCARN.com, China's flag carrier Air China (CA) will take delivery of 39 brand-new Airbus and Boeing aircraft in 2014. Air China will receive its fi...
  • Chinese Airlines in It for the Long Haul

    China Daily reported that Chinese air carriers are chasing new horizons as an increasingly competitive domestic market drives them to seek new opportunities abr...
  • Airbus Sets New Records in Orders, Deliveries and Backlog

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus exceeded commercial targets in 2013, achieving a new record of 626 aircraft deliveries (493 A320 Family aircraft, 108 A330, 25 A3...
  • Airbus Studies Engine Revamp of A330 Jet

    According to Reuters, after dramatically improving sales of its A320 jet by revamping it with newer and more efficient engines, Europe's Airbus is studying whet...
  • Chinese Business Travel to Grow 20 Percent in the Next Five Years

    According to WCARN.com, Chinese business travel market will register a growth of 20 percent in the next five years, said a report issued on Wednesday by the Tou...
  • Zhejiang Loong Airlines Firms Up Order for 11 A320s and 9 A320neos

    According to WCARN.com, Zhejiang Loong Airlines (GJ) and Airbus signed a firm order for 20 Airbus A320 Family aircraft at a ceremony for the Hangzhou-based airl...
  • CAAC Issues Civil Aviation Statistics for 2013

    WCARN.com reported that the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued the civil aviation statistics for 2013 at the National Civil Aviation Work Conf...
  • China Aims to Handle 390 Million Air Passengers in 2014, Up 10.5%

    According to WCARN.com, China's civil aviation industry aims to achieve a total traffic turnover volume of 74.8 billion ton-kilometers, and handle 390 million p...
  • Chinese Reform Starts to Take Off

    The Wall Street Journal: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) last month announced an overhaul of rules for...
  • AirAsiaX Places $6 bn Order for 25 Airbus A330s

    According to Xinhua News, low-cost Malaysian airline AirAsiaX announced Wednesday an order of 25 long-range A330-300 aircraft with a catalogue price of nearly $...
  • Zhejiang Loong Airlines Welcomes Its First A320 Aircraft

    According to WCARN.com, on Dec. 16, Zhejiang Loong Airlines Co., Ltd., the only and first local airline in Zhejiang province of eastern China, received its firs...
  • Eurocopter Delivered Second EC155 B1 to Dalian

    WCARN.com reported that Dalian municipal government had recently received the second EC155 B1 from Eurocopter. It will be soon used for surveillance, rescue, an...
  • China Southern A319 Completes Test Flight at Jilin Tonghua Airport

    According to WCARN.com, on Dec. 4, an A319 aircraft of China Southern Airlines Jilin Branch (CZ) smoothly landed at Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport, marking a success...
  • Six EC225 of COHC Arrived at Shenzhen Helicopter Airport

    According to WCARN.com, the six EC225 delivered by Eurocopter arrived at Shenzhen Nantou Helicopter Airport on Nov. 20. Those helicopters will be soon used for...
  • China Loosens Requirements for Private Pilot Licenses

    According to Xinhua, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced on Tuesday that it will ease requirements for gaining a private license (PPL),...
  • Boeing Solicits Bids for Site of 777X Production

    According to Reuters, Boeing Co. is soliciting bids from more than a dozen locations that want to build the new 777X airplane and secure thousands of jobs along...
  • Chinese Aircraft Company Opens First Subsidiary Overseas

    Xinhua reported that the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) on Saturday opened its first wholly-owned overseas subsidiary in the city of Newport B...
  • China Simplifies Audit Procedures of General Aviation Flights

    According to WCARN.com, China’s general aviation that has long been squeezed finally welcomed the loosening policies on take-offs. On Nov. 18, the Civil A...
  • Shenzhen Airlines Receives Its 65th Airbus Aircraft, Fleet Size Up to 129

    WCARN.com reported that at 5:00 pm Nov.18, a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, registration number B-9979 landed smoothly at Shenzhen Bao’an Airport and off...
  • Boeing, Airbus Clinch Orders for over $100 bn at Dubai Airshow

    According to WCARN.com, Dubai Airshow kicked off Sunday with whopping plane orders worth over $100 billion for Boeing and Airbus. The Dubai-based airline ordere...
  • Fifth and Final A350 XWB Test Aircraft Enters Final Assembly Line

    According to WCARN.com, assembly of MSN5, the fifth and final member of the A350 XWB flight test fleet is now underway with the fuselage joining process. This f...
  • Boeing to Raise 737 Production to 47/month by 2017

    Reuters – Boeing Co said it would increase production of its workhorse 737 aircraft to 47 planes per month by 2017 from 38 now. Boeing, which produces the...
  • Airbus CEO: Airbus Won’t Deliver Fewer Than 25 A380/Year

    According to Tencent, Airbus kept its 2013 goals for the A380 despite a dearth of orders, but struck a more cautious note for future years, saying it would not...
  • Emirates Airline may reach an Order of USD 30 billion

    According to NetEase, due to the rapid development, Emirates Airline is planning to purchase 100 long-haul aircraft from Boeing. The two parties are in the stag...
  • Deals Top 22.91 Billion Yuan at CIGAC 2013

    According to WCARN.com, a total of 106 general aircraft were sold during the 2013 China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) held from Oct. 17 to 2...
  • New Airbus A350 on Track for 2014: EADS Chief

    According to AFP, the head of European aerospace giant EADS on Monday said its aircraft unit Airbus is on track to deliver the first A350 XWB by the end of next...
  • China has Imported 66 Aircraft worth USD 2.5 Billion in September

    WCARN.com reported that according to General Administration of Customs, China has imported 66 aircraft worth USD 2.5 billion in September this year; and from Ja...
  • Second A350 XWB Test Aircraft Successfully Completes First Flight

    WCARN.com reported that the second A350 XWB to fly, MSN3, has just landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France, shortly after 02:30 p.m. local time, after su...
  • World Freighter Fleet to Reach Almost 3,000 Aircraft in Next 20 Years

    CARNOC.com reported that according Airbus’ new Cargo Global Market Forecast, world-wide air freight traffic will grow by an average of 4.8 percent annuall...
  • Airbus Clinches Landmark Order for 31 Jets with Japan Airlines

    According to Reuters, Airbus announced its first jet order from Japan Airlines Co Ltd on Monday, breaking open the last major aviation market dominated by rival...
  • AirAsia, ICBC Seal US$1 Billion Aircraft Financing Deal

    According to Sina.com, budget airline AirAsia Bhd and China’s ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for aircraft finan...
  • China Eastern Jiangsu Takes Delivery of Its Second A320 with Sharklets

    According to WCARN.com, a new Airbus A320 aircraft of China Eastern AirlinesJiangsu Co., Ltd. (MU) landed at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) at 11:48...
  • Air China Southwest Boosts Capacity with New A320 for National Day Holiday

    According to WCARN.com, on September 28, a new Airbus A320 aircraft, registration number B-9923, arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) from T...
  • Chinese Launch Seen for Regional Version of Airbus A330

    According to Reuters, Airbus will launch a short-range "Regional" version of its best-selling A330 wide-bodied jet at an airshow in China on Wednesday, industry...
  • Airbus Showcases Its Latest Products at Aviation Expo China 2013

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus showcases its latest products at the Aviation Expo China (Beijing Airshow) 2013, which is being held in Beijing from September 25...
  • Lufthansa Close to Airbus, Boeing Jet Order -Sources

    According to Reuters, Lufthansa is close to placing an order, split between Airbus and Boeing, for dozens of long-haul jets, two people familiar with the matter...
  • Boeing Forecasts Growing Need for New Pilots in Asia Pacific Region

    WCARN.com reported that Boeing projects the Asia Pacific region will continue to lead the globe in demand for hundreds of thousands of new commercial airline pi...
  • Boeing to Boost China Plane Deliveries 50% to Meet Travel Demand

    According to Bloomberg News, Boeing Co. will boost plane deliveries to Chinese customers by 50% this year to meet rising demand for air travel. The planemaker w...
  • China’s Business Aviation Market Forecasted to Reach 1 Trillion Yuan

    WCARN.com reports that China’s business aviation market is forecasted to reach one trillion yuan over the next couple years, according to the National Bus...
  • Beijing Aviation Expo in Sep.

    According to Global Times, Beijing will hold its 15th Aviation Expo at the China National Convention Center from September 25 to 28 this year. According to orga...
  • Airbus and China Extend Cooperation on Safety into the Future

    According to Sohu.com, Airbus and Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) have agreed to continue their cooperation in the field of aviation safety for an...
  • Brand New A319 Joins Sichuan Airlines, Fleet Size Up to 79 Aircraft

    Chengdu Daily reports that a brand-new Airbus A319 aircraft, registration number B-6447 arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) at 04:40pm on S...
  • Over 100 Helicopters Sold at China Expo

    According to Xinhua, more than 100 helicopters were sold at the Second China Helicopter Expo in the northern city of Tianjin. The event, which ended on Sunday,...
  • Deputy Director of CAAC Meets with CEO of Airbus Helicopters

    According to WCARN.com, Li Jian, Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) met with Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus Helicopters in Bei...
  • Boeing Denies Plan to Build Final Assembly Line in China

    Vice President of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, denied the rumors that Boeing will build an aircraft final assembly line in China, and forecasts China...
  • Boeing Forecasts China’s Fleet to Triple over Next 20 Years

    WCARN.com reported that Boeing projects a demand for 5,580 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years valued at US$780 billion. The company’s annual Ch...
  • China Adjusts Tax on Plane, Lignite Imports

    According to Xinhua, China has increased the value-added tax from four percent to five percent on imports of planes with an empty weight of above 25 metric tons...
  • Airbus Shows Its Latest Products at MAKS Airshow in Russia

    According to Sina.com, Airbus is showcasing its technology leadership with the largest passenger aircraft in service, the A380 at MAKS International Aviation an...
  • Air China Profit Climbs on Yuan Gains, Income from Cathay Stake

    WCARN.com reported that Air China Ltd., the nation’s biggest carrier by market value, said first-half profit rose 10 percent as currency gains from a stro...
  • IAG Places Order for 62 Airbus A320 Family for Vueling

    According to Sohu.com, International Airlines Group (IAG) and Vueling have signed a purchase agreement to buy 62 Airbus A320s – 30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo...
  • Airbus Group Joins Hands with Wuhan on General Aviation Cooperation

    According to Changjiang Daily, the Mayor of Wuhan met the President of China region, Airbus Group recently and reached consensus on general aviation development...
  • Survey Shows Nearly 60% Chinese Dissatisfied with Domestic Air Service

    WCARN.com reports that the latest poll conducted by the Social Survey Center of China Youth Daily shows that 58.1% of the 12,866 respondents are dissatisfied wi...
  • Air France Adds another A380 to Shanghai Route

    According to Business Traveller, Air France is deploying another A380 on its Paris to Shanghai route. The national carrier will increase the number of superjumb...
  • Boeing to Establish Aircraft Assembly Line in China

    Boeing Co. is in the midst of deciding where in China to build its aircraft assembly line and is inclined towards Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou and Zhoushan amon...
  • EADS Changes Name to Airbus, Raises Jet Order Goal

    According to Reuters, Europe’s EADS on Wednesday confirmed plans to reorganize in three divisions and change its name to Airbus, adopting the look and fee...
  • ICBC Leasing Delivers 1st Airbus A320 to Qinghai Aviation Investment

    According to WCARN.com, on July 28, ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. delivered a brand new Airbus A320 aircraft to Qinghai Aviation Investment Management Co. an...
  • Brand New A320 Joins Chongqing Airlines Fleet

    According to WCARN.com, at 11:45 a.m. on Jul. 26, a brand new Airbus A320, registration number B-9977, taxied smoothly to a parking apron of Chongqing Jiangbei...
  • 2013 AOPA Aviation Festival Held in Inner Mongolia

    Xinhua reports, the 2013 AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China, AOPA-China) Aviation Festival started in Hexigten Banner, north China’s In...
  • Airbus Pushes Higher-Density A380s as Luxury Image Blunts Sales

    Bloomberg News reports that Airbus is pushing airlines to view its A380 superjumbo as a high-density workhorse rather than a luxury flagship as its targets orde...
  • BOC Aviation Leases Six Embraer E190 Aircraft to KLM Cityhopper

    According to WCARN.com, BOC Aviation has signed an operating lease agreement with KLM subsidiary KLM Cityhopper for six Embraer E190 aircraft as part of the KLM...
  • Okay Airways Inks 7 Billion Yuan Financing Agreement for 50 Modern Ark Aircraft

    According to WCARN.com, on July 22, Okay Airways Ltd. (BK), the Export-Import Bank of China, AVIC Leasing and AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Company Ltd....
  • Air China Southwest Branch Introduces A320 to Add Capacity in Summer

    According to WCARN.com, on July 12, a new Airbus A320 aircraft registration number B-9918 arrived in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) from Tianjin...
  • CAAC Posts Performance Statistics for June 2013

    WCARN.com reports that the civil aviation industry realized a total turnover volume of 5.44 billion ton-kilometers in June, a yearly growth of 11.3%; passenger...
  • A350 XWB Achieves 92 Flight Test Hours Since First Flight

    WCARN.com reports that the A350 XWB MSN1 has performed well during the first 92 flight test hours already achieved since its maiden flight on June 14th 2013. Th...
  • Eurocopter Wins Orders of Seven Helicopters from China and Japan

    According to CEAA, Eurocopter has won orders of two AS350B3e AStar/Ecureuils and one EC225 from China State Grid General Aviation Company. The helicopters will...
  • Chongqing Airlines Introduces Its 10th Aircraft

    WCARN.com reports that Chongqing Airlines (OQ) took delivery of a new Airbus aircraft and increased its fleet size up to 10 aircraft, with an Airbus A320 aircra...
  • Airlines Insist They’ll Stick with Boeing Dreamliner after Fire

    According to Reuters, Airlines expressed confidence in the safety of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner on Sunday as investigators searched for the cause of a fire o...
  • EasyJet Agrees to Buy 135 Airbus Aircraft

    According to Xinhua, following its shareholders’ approval, British airline company easyJet agreed to buy 135 Airbus A320 family aircraft on Thursday, incl...
  • Boeing Aircraft Come Across Mechanical Problems Recently

    According to WCARN.com, an American Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft performing flight AA186 from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chicago O’Hare...
  • China Southern Airlines Confirms Delivery of Second Boeing 787

    CAPA reports that China Southern Airlines announced (July 5, 2013) its second Boeing 787 arrived at Guangzhou Airport on July 4, 2013. During Jul. 2013 and Aug....
  • Hainan Airlines’ 1st Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arrives in Haikou

    According to WCARN.com, the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Hainan Airlines (HU) landed at Haikou Meilan International Airport on July 7. Hainan Airlines became...
  • China West Air Introduces Its 10th A320 to Increase Summer Flights

    According to WCARN.com, China West Air Co., Ltd. has introduced its 10th A320 aircraft from Toulouse, France, to increase its flight frequency and provide more...
  • SAS Selects Eight A350 XWBs and Four A330s

    According to WCARN.com, Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s, as part of its strategy to m...
  • Airbus Wins Orders Worth Nearly 70 billion USD at Paris Air Show

    According to Xinhua, European aerospace giant Airbus announced Thursday that it successfully pocketed a slew of orders worth 68.7 billion US dollars after a fou...
  • Lufthansa Confirms $10.4bln Older for Airbus A320s

    According to Reuters, Germany’s Lufthansa confirmed an order for 100 Airbus A320-family aircraft worth around $10.4 billion at list prices at the Paris Ai...
  • Airbus’ A350 Lands after Four-hour Maiden Flight

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus’ A350XWB successfully landed on the airport of Toulouse after completing a four-hour maiden test flight....
  • Air Asia in $4 bln Talks for 50 Airbus A320 Jets

    Reuters reports that Air Asia is studying a potential $4 billion deal to buy another 50 Airbus A320 passenger jets, its founder told Reuters on Thursday, extend...
  • American Airlines Plans to Lease 130 Airbus A320 Jets

    According to China Aviation News, American Airlines intends to lease 130 Airbus A320 jets, including A319 and A321....
  • Airbus Wins Oman Air Order for Three A330 Planes

    According to Reuters, Airbus has won an order for three A330-300 aircraft from Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, the European planemaker...
  • China Clears Boeing 787s for Commercial Service

    According to Sina, China’s aviation regulators has granted approval for Boeing Co.’s 787 aircraft to begin commercial service with the nation’...
  • Air China Takes Delivery of One More Airbus 330-300

    According to WCARN.com, A brand new long-haul wide-body Airbus 330-300, registration B-5919, landed at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) at 10:00 am on...
  • Airbus’ Revenues and Earnings Increased in First Quarter 2013

    CARNOC.com: According to EADS 2013 Q1 financial reports, Airbus’ consolidated revenues increased to € 9,181 million (Q1 2012: € 8,019 million),...
  • First A350 XWB Painting Completed in Toulouse

    According to Sina, painting of the first A350 XWB "MSN001" was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse. This...
  • Kuwait Airway Sign Deal with Airbus for 25 Aircraft

    According Kuwait media report, Kuwait is studying plans by its airline to buy aircraft from Airbus. The proposal calls for state-owned Kuwait Airways to buy 25...
  • Air China's Board Approves Plan to Buy 100 Aircraft from Airbus

    Sina.com: The board of Air China Ltd. has approved a plan to buy 100 aircraft from Airbus, a unit of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co., in a deal that is...
  • Qatar Airways in Talks with Airbus to Buy up to 15 Jets

    According to Reuters, Qatar Airways is in talks with Airbus to buy up to 15 of the European planemaker's A330 passenger jets, a deal potentially worth $3.6 bil...
  • Airbus Wins 514 Plane Orders in Jan-April

    Carnoc.com reports that European planemaker Airbus said it won 514 gross aircraft orders in the first four months of the year, lifted by an order for narrow-bod...
  • China Southern Airlines’ North Region Branch Introduced its 25th A320

    According to China Daily, an A320 (No. B-9917) introduced by China Southern Airlines landed at Shenyang Taoxian International Airport and, formally joined the N...
  • Airbus: China Will Need 200 A380s and 1,000 A350s over Next 20-Years

    As reported by China Daily, Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier forecast China will be the biggest market for the A380 and will require around 200 A380s as well a...
  • China and France Signed an Agreement of Purchasing 60 Airbus Aircraft

    According Sina.com, an US$8 billion order commitment signed by China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) on Thursday marked a thawing of China's freeze on...
  • ICBC Leasing Inks Deal with Hungarian Airline

    According to China Daily, ICBC Financial Leasing Co Ltd and Wizz Air Group announced on Thursday that they had entered into a pre-delivery payment financing, sa...
  • Eurocopter at ABACE 2013 Marks the Company's 45-Year Presence in China

    According to WCARN.com, Eurocopter's capabilities to serve the rapidly-expanding Chinese helicopter market by building on its 45-year presence in the country i...
  • Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line to Roll Out 11 A320 Family Planes This Year

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Co., Ltd. said it will complete the assembly of 11 A320 Family planes this year. The first aircraft has...
  • Lufthansa Prepares Wide-Body Purchase That Will Favor One Vendor

    According to Bloomberg, Deutsche Lufthansa said it plans to buy about 50 long-haul planes by the end of the year and will favor either Airbus or Boeing Co. in i...
  • Airbus Regains Top Spot from Boeing in Q1

    According to Reuters, Airbus recaptured the aircraft industry’s top spot in the first quarter as U.S. rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with...
  • China Increases Revenue and Expense Budget for Civil Aviation Development Fund

    According to WCARN.com, the revenue budget for the Civil Aviation Development Fund is expected to rise 5% or 1.156 billion yuan to 24.282 billion yuan in 2013,...
  • Beijing Plans to Invest 84 Billion Yuan for New Aviation Economic Zone

    According to WCARN.com, the construction of a second airport in Beijing was approved by the State Council in December last year, and is set to come up at Daxing...
  • Airbus A320 Has Become Main Model Aircraft in China

    According to Sohu, there are more than 740 Airbus aircraft operated in China, accounting for 50% of the single aisle aircraft market. In China, the numbers of A...
  • Turkish Airlines Orders 117 Aircraft from Airbus

    According to Xinhua, Turkish Airlines signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced Friday in a statement. Th...
  • Hainan Airlines Plans to Introduce 29 Aircraft This Year

    Hainan Airlines Company Limited (HU), the fourth biggest airline in China, announced that it plans to introduce 29 aircraft this year, including 5 Boeing 787 Dr...
  • Yann Barbaux Appointed Airbus Chief Innovation Officer

    Yann Barbaux has been appointed Airbus Chief Innovation Officer, effective May 1st, 2013. In this new role he will lead a team to manage an agile network of inn...
  • A380 May Contributes 60% of Malaysia Airlines’ European Market Proceeds

    According to The Edge, A380 has become a hope of Malaysia Airlines in its European market. Under the fierce competition in European market, A380 is expected to...
  • Airbus Delivered 125 Aircraft to China in 2012

    Xinhua reported that European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 125 new aircraft to Chinese operators in 2012, accounting for over 20% of its global delive...
  • Airbus: Asia Demands 10,000 New Aircraft by 2031

    Airbus has forecast that rising incomes and the explosion of low cost carriers will lead to demand for close to 10,000 new aircraft from airlines in the Asia Pa...
  • Air China to Use A330-300 on Beijing-Stockholm Route

    According to WCARN.com, Air China Limited (CA), the national flag carrier of China, announced Monday it will use Airbus A330-300 aircraft on its Beijing-Stockho...
  • Airbus Activates “Plan B” for the A350 XWB Batteries

    Airbus announced on 15th, Feb that they have decided to activate their “Plan B” and therefore to revert back to the proven and mastered nickel cadmi...
  • Air China Seeks at Least US$1 Billion Aircraft Loan

    According to Carnoc.com, Air China Ltd sent out a request for proposals last week for aircraft financing of at least US$1.0 billion, sources said. One source sa...
  • Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line Achieves 2012 Target

    According to Carnoc.com, Airbus A320 Family Final Assembly Line China (FALC) has achieved its 2012 target of assembling 37 aircraft. With two more delivered in...
  • Airbus Delivered 125 Aircraft to China in 2012

    European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 125 new aircraft to Chinese operators in 2012, accounting for over 20 percent of its global deliveries during th...
  • BOC Aviation Orders 50 A320 Family Aircraft, Including 25 Neos

    BOC Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 50 A320 Family aircraft, including 25 NEOs, scheduled for delivery from the second half yea...
  • China Southern Airlines to Add 85 Aircraft in 2013

    China Southern Airlines stated it remained the world’s third largest carrier and the largest in Asia, in terms of fleet with 491 aircraft at the end of 20...
  • China to Buy More Than 350 Aircraft in 2013: Li Jiaxiang

    China plans to buy more than 350 aircraft in 2013, so as to improve international competitiveness of China's civil aviation enterprises, said Li Jiaxiang, head...
  • Airbus Had Sold 646 Aircraft from January to November This Year

    According to Reuters, Airbus confirmed on Friday it had sold 186 aircraft in November, putting it on the verge of meeting its goal for the full year but failing...
  • China Southern Airlines to buy 10 Airbus A330-300

    China Southern Airlines, the country’s largest carrier by fleet size, has agreed to buy 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft for about US$1.9 billion, to be delive...
  • Helicopter Firms Set Sights Lower

    The Eurocopter Group, the world’s largest helicopter maker in terms of revenue, is preparing to propel sales in China to cater for the nation’s grow...
  • China Eastern Orders 60 A320s, Sells 18 Regional Jets to Airbus

    China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s second-biggest carrier by market value, ordered 60 Airbus SAS A320 planes to help expand its domestic network....
  • China Wrap Up Biennial Air Show with Record Deals

    Xinhua News Agency reported that China wrapped up a major air show in Zhuhai in the southern province of Guangdong, on Sunday, with 30 deals worth a record of U...
  • Airbus Delivers More Planes to China

    Xinhua reported that the number of new aircraft Airbus delivers to Chinese airlines is expected to top 120 this year, sources with Airbus China said Monday. A t...
  • 1st Chinese-Assembled Airbus A320 Makes Debut at Zhuhai Airshow

    On Nov. 12, the first Chinese-assembled Airbus A320 aircraft, named "Chinese Dragon" and operated by Sichuan Airlines, landed successfully at Zhuhai Sanzao Airp...
  • Airbus A320neo Model Plane will Make Its Debut at Zhuhai Airshow

    According to Sohu.com, Airbus will attend the 9th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai showing its A320neo model plane....
  • The Amount of General Aircraft in China will Exceed 9000 till the Year of 2020

    CCAonline.cn reported that according to the 12th Five-Year Plan, China will massively map out and construct general aviation airport, and expand general aviatio...
  • EVA Air Becomes New A321 Operator

    EVA Air of Taiwan has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft following the delivery today of its first A321. The aircraft is being leased from Av...
  • ICBC Leasing Takes Delivery of Its First Airbus Aircraft

    Chinese aircraft lessor ICBC Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. took delivery of its first of 92 Airbus aircraft today, an A320, at a ceremony held in Toulouse, France....
  • French Prime Minister Inaugurates A350 XWB Final Assembly Line

    French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier this morning officially inaugurated the 74,000...
  • GAC: China Imports 67 Aircraft in Sep.

    In Sep. 2012, China imported 67 aircraft at a cost of US$1.39 billion, which was up 19.6% from a month earlier (the figure was 56 in Aug. 2012), according to th...
  • Turkish Airlines Orders Another 15 Airbus A330 Aircraft

    Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 A330-300s, their seventh order for the A330 family of aircraft and their twentieth Airbus order overall. The aircraf...
  • BAE, EADS Terminate Merger Plan amid Government’s Disagreement

    Aerospace and defense firms BAE Systems and EADS have decided to call off merger plans, after failing to resolve a political deadlock. The decision comes after...
  • Thanks to 737MAX Boeing Exceeds Airbus on Orders

    According to Hong Kong media, Boeing 737MAX had made a great achievement on Farnborough International Air show. From January to September this year, Airbus has...
  • Four Airlines Refinance CNY 14.6 billion in Total

    CARNOC.com reported that China Eastern Airlines started refinancing plan towards their subsidiaries, and has raised CNY 3.6 billion. During the first half year,...
  • SFA Airlines’ Fleet Reaches 9 with Debut of First B737-400

    According to CARNOC.com, with the arrival of its first B737-400 at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport, SFA Airlines’ fleet officially reaches 9....
  • GE Says Probing New Engine Failure on Boeing 747 Freighter in Shanghai

    General Electric Co. said that it is investigating another failure of its GEnx engine, this one on a Boeing 747 freighter in Shanghai. Airlines in China has ord...
  • BAE Systems, EADS in Merger Talks

    Economic Information reported that British arms manufacturer BAE Systems and European planemaker EADS revealed they are in merger talks to create a global aeros...
  • Aviation Leasing Market will Reach USD 60 Billion

    China and Germany signed a series of cooperative documents in August this year during German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit in Beijing, including a pro...
  • AirAsia Close to Major New Airbus Deal

    According to Ta Kung Pao, AirAsia is putting finishing touches to a deal to buy up to 100 Airbus jets, ending a flirtation with Canada's Bombardier and putting...
  • China Signs Deal for 50 Airbus Planes

    According to WCARN.com, China's ICBC Leasing and Airbus signed the procurement deal for 50 Airbus A320 planes with a worth of US$3.5 billion. The signing cerem...
  • China Eastern Airlines and Qantas Announce Jetstar Hong Kong

    China Eastern Airlines and the Qantas Group (which owns the Jetstar Group) have entered a new strategic alliance to bring Asia's leading low fares airline mode...
  • Airbus Tianjin Factory to Deliver 100th A320 in September

    According to WCARN.com, Airbus' final assembly line at its Tianjin, China, factory is scheduled to deliver its 100th A320 this fall. It will be an important mi...
  • Spring Airlines Receives Its 33rd Airbus A320

    WCARN.com reported that a new plane of Spring Airlines, China's first and only low-cost carrier, successfully landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport...
  • Tibet Airlines Takes Delivery of Its 4th A319

    According to WCARN.com, Tibet Airlines gave a very warm welcome to the airline's fourth Airbus A319, which landed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport following a ten-hour...
  • China Southern Airlines Welcomes Its 34th Airbus in Shenzhen

    Ccaonline reported that a new A321 arrived at Shenzhen Baoan International Airport on Aug 1. The Southern Airline so far has placed 34 Airbus aircraft for opera...
  • EADS Sets New Goal of Delivering 30 A380s This Year

    According to Carnoc.com, EADS achieved solid financial results in the first half of 2012, exceeding expectations. Order intake in the first six months reached E...
  • Airbus Wins US$16.9 Billion Orders at Farnborough International Air Show 2012

    At the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show, Airbus won about US$16.9 billion worth of business for a total of 115 aircraft. The commitments comprise Memoran...
  • Hubei Police Welcomes Their Second EC-135 Helicopter

    Hubei Daily reported that the second EC-135e helicopter manufactured in France would be put into operation in Hubei this May. The contact valued 6 million Euros...
  • China Southern Airlines’ Commercial Loan Approved

    According Sina.com.cn, National Development and Reform Commission has approved China Southern Airlines’ commercial loan of US 960 million for importing tw...
  • Airbus Forecasts A380 Sales As Boeing Talks up 747

    Airbus expects to sell at least 30 A380 superjumbos this year, a senior executive said on Wednesday while a counterpart at rival Boeing forecast strong Middle E...
  • Eurocopter Sees Major Growth in China

    The world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, predicts that China will need at least 500 helicopters to meet its general aviation needs by 2015...
  • Fabrice Bregier: Airbus Brings Value through Its Unique Strengths

    “Since joining Airbus, I have realized the importance of our unique resources – bringing together many more skills and talents than anyone else in t...
  • Kunming is about to Build Helicopter Base

    According to Carnoc.com, the general aviation has been thriving in Kunming due to its unique geographic environment. Recently, CNY 5.4 billion will be invested...
  • Thriving Aviation Leasing Industry is Waiting for Perfect Policy Environment

    According to CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China)’s prediction, during the 12th Five-Year Plan, the size of aviation leasing market in China will...
  • Airbus Delivers the 88th A320 Family Aircraft Assembled in China

    The 88th A320 Family aircraft assembled by Airbus (Tianjin) Final Assembly Line in China was delivered today to Shenzhen Airlines. This is the 10th single-aisle...
  • CNY72.6 billion Aviation Financial Agreement has been Signed in Shunyi District

    According to Beijing Business Today, Shunyi District vice governor has signed an agreement valued CNY72.6 billion, covering nine major projects in aviation, cul...
  • India’s Jet likely to order 100 planes for $3.75 bln

    According to Reuters, Jet Airways is expected to order more than 100 narrow-body aircraft for up to $3.75 billion in 2012/13 as the largest Indian carrier grabs...
  • EADS Swings to €133 million 1Q Profit

    According to Air Transport World, Airbus parent EADS reported first-quarter net income of €133 million ($170.4 million), turned around from a €12 mill...
  • Beijing Capital Airlines Introduces the Third Two-cabin Aircraft to Its Fleet

    According to Carnoc.com, Beijing Capital Airlines Co. Ltd held a ceremony welcoming its third A320 two-cabin B-6769 at Beijing international airport on April 27...
  • Lin Zuoming Meets Louis Gallois of EADS

    According to Ccaonline, during the business trip to Europe, Mr. Lin Zuoming, the President of AVIC and the Chairman of AviChina met Mr. Louis Gallois, CEO of EA...
  • US Plans to Carry out Trade Sanction on EU

    Tencent Finance reports, United States trade representatives expressed on Friday that since European Union has not ended illegal subsidies to Airbus, they will...
  • China Southern Airlines’ Expenses will Reach RMB 19 Billion This Year

    According to Carnoc.com, China Southern Airlines plans to expend RMB 19 billion this year, which will be more than last year. The main reason is many aircraft o...
  • China General Aviation Market Attracts Investment Overseas

    According to Beijing Daily, the United States will transfer all the industrial properties and patented technologies of the FH1100 helicopter series to China, ac...
  • Air China Indicates No Cancellation on Airbus Orders

    Reuters reports, Air China did not cancel orders of Airbus aircraft due to EU ETS conflicts. Previously, according to Airbus, orders of 45 aircraft were reporte...
  • Airbus to Invest 2bn in R&D in 2012

    According to Carnoc.com, despite the tough economic environment, Airbus will invest nearly two billion Euros in environmental research and development this year...
  • Hurun Report: 13% out of 2.7 Million Rich Chinese Intends to Buy Business Jet

    Money.163.com reports that according to Hurun Report, there are more than 2.7 million Chinese whose personal assets have exceeded CNY 6 million, with average ag...
  • Airbus: The Global Aviation Industry Needs 28000 Aircraft in 20 Years

    Tencent Finance: the global aviation industry will need 28000 aircraft in the 20 years, European plane maker Airbus forecast....
  • Airbus will Show Its ACJ318 at ABACE

    Airbus will Show Its ACJ318 at Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE). It will be Airbus corporate jet’s debut in Shanghai, China. The AC...
  • Airbus and Virgin Australia Study New Alternative Fuel Process

    Airbus has joined a consortium including Virgin Australia to study a new pathway to produce sustainable aviation fuels. Eucalyptus mallee trees, grown in Wester...
  • Airbus leads the way at the Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva

    The sixth Aviation and Environment Summit organized by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) in Geneva from March 21st to 22nd. It is said that Airbus will unde...
  • A330-300 for CSA’s Shenyang and Beijing route

    Liaoning Daily said that The Northern Branch of China Southern Airlines has started to operate A330-300 to fly between Shenyang and Beijing, which will efficien...
  • Airbus Earned 584m Euros

    Sina aviation news reported that in 2011, Airbus has gained a consolidated turnover of 33.103 billion euros, an increase of 10 percent more than 2010. In the sa...
  • EU-China Battle Stalls Sales of Airbus Jets

    According to Wall Street Journal, Airbus accused European Union officials of sparking a fight with China over aircraft emissions that threatens to cost the plan...
  • Malaysia Airlines Plans to Receive the First A380 in June

    Carnoc.com reported that Malaysia Airlines announced their first A380-800 design and configuration. The expected delivery will be in June. The airline plans to...
  • Hainan Airlines May Swap Boeing 787 Orders for 747-8s on Delivery Delays

    According to Business Herald, Hainan Airlines Co. may swap Boeing 787 Dreamliner orders for larger 747-8s following delivery delays, said Chen Feng, the chairma...
  • Airbus Denies ETS Conflict Blocks Deal with Hong Kong Airlines

    According to foreign media, Hong Kong Airlines may cancel orders of ten A380 aircraft. Chinese government reportedly blocked the order, in part to express its d...
  • Henan Hongli Hospital Two EC-135 Test-fly Accomplished

    According to Carnoc.com, Henan Hongli Hospital has completed their two EC-135 test-fly successfully in Anyang Aviation school, which symbolizes that the hospita...
  • Airbus Accomplished Its First Test-fly of A350XWB

    Sina.com.cn reported that Airbus has accomplished its first test fly of A350XWB on Feb. 18 (French local time). The latest model of A350XWB adopts Rolls-Royce T...
  • Airbus will Increase A380 Yield

    According to Wall Street Journal, Airbus CEO Tom Enders indicated in Singapore Air Show that Airbus will increase the A380 output, although they are repairing t...
  • Japan Airlines Orders 20 787-9s

    Japan Airlines has placed a firm order for 10 Boeing 787-9s and converted 10 787-8s it already had on order to 787-9s....
  • Boeing Gets Biggest Order Ever

    The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air finalized a firm order for 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900ERs (extended range). With orders for 230 ai...
  • Private Aircraft Manufacturers are Optimistic about Asian Market

    According to CNN, due to European debt crisis, private jet business encounters recession in Europe. Plane manufacturers, hence, move their targets to Asia. Anal...
  • Air Passenger Transportation Grows Fast in Asia Pacific

    BBC reported that according to Boeing’s prediction, Asia Pacific will be the fastest growing area in the world for air passenger transportation. The aircr...
  • Air India Intends to Ask Compensation from Boeing

    According to foreign media, Air India is seeking USD 1 billion compensation from Boeing due to delays in the delivery of over 50 aircraft....
  • Boeing Plans to Speed up for 787 Production

    Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing is hoping to ramp up production to 10 aircraft per month by the end of next year, in hopes of making up for lost time a...
  • Airbus or Boeing, Who will be the Winner of 2012?

    Carnoc.com reported that, Airbus delivered a record 534 planes, beating Boeing for the ninth consecutive year. It outgunned Boeing in 2011, winning a dominant m...
  • Air China and China Southern Airlines Ask Loan for Importing 42 Aircraft

    Ccaonline.cn reported that Air China and China Southern Airlines’ applications for international commercial loans have been approved by NDRC (The National...
  • Jackie Chan Bought Embraer Private Jet

    According to Guangzhou Daily, movie star Jackie Chan has bought an Embraer Legacy 600 private jet with USD 30 million. In addition, he will be a public faces fo...
  • Global Cargo Aircraft will Reach 2629 in 2021

    According to OAG, the global leading company in aviation intelligence, the global cargo aircraft numbers will increase to 2629 in the year of 2021. The signific...
  • Air Asia Welcomes Their 100th A320

    According to Carnoc.com, Air Asia held a grand ceremony to receive their 100th A320 aircraft in Kuala Lumpur Airport. Currently, many subsidiary airlines of Air...
  • Airbus May Refine A330 Jetliner

    According to Reuters, Airbus is considering beefing up its A330 passenger jet in a bid to expand a recent winning sales streak for the junior member of its wide...
  • EADS Board of Directors Announces Future CEO

    EADS announces that its Board of Directors has designated Tom Enders to take over the role of CEO when Louis Gallois steps down at the end of his mandate....
  • Boeing Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter Results

    According to Sina.com, the Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter net income rose to $1.4 billion and delivered 128 commercial aircraft. The results reflect con...
  • Airbus Ahead of Boeing with Record Orders

    According to Global Times, Europe’s Airbus SAS said yesterday it outgunned American rival Boeing Co in 2011, winning a dominant two-thirds market share wi...
  • Airbus Tianjin Plant Delivers Its First A320 in 2012 to Juneyao Airlines

    According to Global Times, the joint venture of Airbus in China's northern Tianjin municipality can now assemble three A320 aircraft each month, said a senior...
  • Airbus 'agrees A380 deal' with Hong Kong Airlines

    Airbus and Hong Kong Airlines have struck a deal worth about $3.8 billion at list prices to buy 10 superjumbo A380 jets, reports said. The European aircraft man...
  • Boeing Intensifies Pressure Tests towards its Suppliers

    According to Wall Street Journal, Boeing intends to boost its output by 60% for the next three years, which equals 300 aircraft per year. Currently, its 3500 or...
  • Eurocopter Gains 200-million-Euros Orders in China for the Year of 2011

    Eurocopter disclosed in an interview with CBN(China Business News) that they have gained orders of 200 million Euros for the year of 2011, which counts 40% of m...
  • Airbus Delivers 26 A380s in 2011

    According to China Newsweek, Airbus this month delivered four A380s, setting a new monthly delivery record for the aircraft. The manufacturer delivered 26 this...
  • China Southern Airlines Puts 2nd A380 into Operation

    The second of the five A380 Airbus passenger planes ordered by China Southern Airlines in 2005 goes into official service on Dec 19. The two A380s will fly the...
  • Two Mechanical Faults within Two Months. Is A380 Not Acclimatized in China?

    China Eastern Airlines’ A380 flying from Beijing to Shanghai was reported mechanical fault again and was grounded on Dec 9, hundreds of passengers were af...
  • A300 has Stepped down from the China’s Northwest Market

    With A300’s last safe landing on Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Dec 8, China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited formally retired all A300 aircraft from it...
  • United Airlines Jet Forced to Make Emergency Landing after Engine Shut Down

    A United Airlines jet carrying 125 passengers was forced to make an emergency landing in Colorado when one of its engine failed. The Boeing 757 was en route fro...
  • China Southern Airlines’ Second A380 will Arrive in Beijing Soon

    China Southern Airlines’ second A380 will arrive in Beijing on Dec 18. It will be applied to Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou route. (Source:Carnoc.com)...
  • Boeing foresees more demands for 787 in China in the coming 18 months

    Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Sales, Greater China, estimated that China will need more 787 in the coming 18 months. Previously, some major airlines...
  • French Ambassador Tours Great Wall by Eurocopter AS350 B3

    On Nov. 28, French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann took Eurocopter AS350 B3 for sight-seeing over Great Wall, together with Mr.Dominique Laporte, President & CEO, EAD...
  • Orders’ Value Exceeds 55 Billion U.S. Dollars in Dubai Airshow

    At the 12th Dubai Airshow, the deal increased the total order value to almost 55 billion U.S. dollars.Qatar Airways ordered 50 eco-efficient Airbus A320neo airc...
  • Republic Finalizes Order for 80 A320neo Family Aircraft

    Republic Airways Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Denver-based Frontier Airlines, has confirmed a previously announced (at the Paris Air Show in June) Memo...
  • Airbus’ Orders Reach 1231 in the First Ten Months of This Year

    Airbus revealed data on November 8, that till this October, Airbus has reached the orders of 1231, which exceeded its rival Boeing. According to analysts, A320n...
  • US Authority Disclosed Boeing 787’s Safety Hazards

    According to US Government Accountability Office (GAO)’s recent report, Boeing 787 has four major safety hazards regarding its composite materials’...
  • Qantas and Airbus Seal Biggest Order in Australian Aviation History

    Qantas and Airbus have finalized a contract for 110 A320 Family aircraft, to help with the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion plans in the coming years...
  • Airbus Foresees a Tremendous Growth of China’s Aviation Market over the 20 Years

    Airbus announced the 2011-2030 Global Market Forecast in a press conference in London. It foresees an overall doubling of the global passenger airliner fleet si...
  • Singapore Airlines to Lease 15 New Airbus A330-300s

    Singapore Airlines said it had reached an agreement with Airbus to lease 15 more A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft will be delivered from the world’s larges...
  • Singapore Airlines Place An Order of A350-1000S

    Singapore Airlines announced on Sep 15 that they intended to purchase Airbus A350-1000S in order to stabilize their position of the world’s second market...
  • New Airplane Demand Forecast in China

    The Boeing (NYSE: BA) Company projects that China will require 5,000 new commercial airplanes valued at $600 billion over the next 20 years. Sustained strong ec...
  • Boeing 737MAX Re-Engine Program

    The Boeing 737 MAX is a new family of aircraft being developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes to replace the Boeing 737 Next Generation family. The primary chan...
  • China Southern Airlines’ First A380 will be Soon Delivered

    According to Airbus, China Southern Airlines’ initial A380will enter its commercial service later this year. In 2005, China Southern Airlines announced it...
  • Delta Orders 100 Boeing 737s in Fleet Upgrade

    Delta Air Lines ordered 100 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to replace retiring narrow body aircraft in its fleet, the U.S. carrier announced Aug. 25.Delta says the 1...
  • A380 Has Served Over 300,000 Hours So Far

    Currently, there are 54 Airbus A380s globally, serving 38 air routes. So far, the total flight hours of A380 has reached 300,000. In fact, A380 is changing the...
  • 4 Dead in Police Helicopter Crash in Beijing

    Four crew members who went missing after a police helicopter crashed into a reservoir in a northern suburb of Beijing on Wednesday have all died, police said Fr...
  • Russia and CIS will Take Delivery of 1080 New Airplanes over the Next 20 Years

    Boeing forecasts that air carries in Russia and CIS will take delivery of 1080 new airplanes over the next 20 years at an investment of $110 billion. New airpl...
  • Australia’s Air Carrier to Cut 1000 Jobs

    Australia’s biggest airline Qantas Airways Ltd on Tuesday said the company would be forced to lay off 1000 employees following fundamental changes to its...
  • Thai Airways Becomes A New Client of A350XWB and A320

    Thai Airways International Public Company Limited currently signed an agreement with Airbus to confirm the orders of four A350XWB and five A320 airplanes. Hence...
  • Airbus Acquired SATAIR A/S with 504 million dollars

    According to Bloomberg, Airbus has agreed to take over SATAIR A/S headquarter in Denmark with 504 million dollars.(Source: Ccaonline.cn) ...
  • Boeing: Changing Engines for 737NG is a Low-cost Decision

    After serious consideration, Boeing has reached a conclusion that replacing engines for 737NG is a low-cost and less risky business decision other than developi...
  • EADS Steps up the Pace of Acquisition in Europe

    According to an informed source, EADS has speeded up the expansion in Europe. The coming acquisition will be a big move for expanding EADS’ lucrative busi...
  • Airbus Introduces Biofuel to China Domestic Flights

    Lufthansa has launched the world’s first ever daily commercial passenger flights using biofuel. The four return daily flights between Hamburg and Frankfur...
  • AMR Corporation Announces Largest Aircraft Order in History with Boeing and Airbus

    AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR), the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, today announced landmark agreements with Airbus and Boeing that will al...
  • Lufthansa Begins World’s First Regular Biofuel Passenger Flights

    Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA), Europe’s second-largest airline, became the first carrier in the world to offer regular scheduled flights running on biofuel,...
  • Nanshan Group Steps into Aviation Industry with Six Top Business Jets

    Under the encouragement of government, Nanshan group has established its Nanshan Business Jet Ltd. and worked out strategies for entering aviation industry in...
  • Tibet Airlines Takes Delivery of its First A319

    Tibet Airlines, a newly established Chinese airline based in Lhasa, Tibetan autonomous region of China, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, becoming Ai...
  • China’s CAS and ICBC Leasing Purchase 88 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

    China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) and ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (ICBC Leasing) have signed agreements with Airbus for a total of 88 A320 Fami...
  • Airbus Achieves Orders for 730 Aircraft in 2011 Paris Air Show

    European aircraft maker Airbus won about 72.2 billion U.S. dollars worth of business for a total of 730 aircraft at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, setting a...
  • Airbus Garners Record Orders in Paris Air Show

    Airbus has bagged orders for 367 aircraft with list prices over USD30 billion at Paris Air Show till June 22. The achievements beat other competitors. IndiGo, I...
  • Airbus A320neo Shines at the Paris Air Show

    The influx of orders and commitments for the Airbus’ eco-efficient A320 New Engine Option (A320neo) Wednesday has made it a super star during the ongoing...
  • Airbus and Boeing Both Bags Big Orders in Paris Air Show

    The 49th Paris Air Show kicked off Monday at Le Bourget with the two aero-giants, European aircraft maker Airbus and U.S. Boeing both bagging big orders, reflec...
  • AirAsia Places An Order of 200 A320s

    According to the British media report, AirAsia has confirmed to place a $17 billion order for 200 Airbus A320 jets. If the budget carrier’s negotiation in...
  • First China Southern A380 Seen Painted

    The first A380 for China Southern Airlines has been rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg. China Southern Airlines has ordered five A380s. It will beco...
  • Boeing and Airbus will Compete for Orders in Paris Air Show

    In this year’s Paris Air Show, two giants Boeing and Airbus will have a fierce competition for orders. Boeing is still considering upgrading its 737 or la...
  • More Regional Trials for Opening Low-altitude Airspace

    According to an informed source, five more cities, such as Beijing and Lanzhou, are going to join the regional trials for opening low-altitude airspace in Chin...
  • Airbus to Display A380 and A400M in Paris Air Show

    Airbus, a market leader in commercial and military transport aircraft is showcasing ideas for a sustainable aviation at the Le Bourget Air Show between June 20...
  • New Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and Freighter to Debut at 2011 Paris Air Show

    Boeing's two new 747-8 airplane models - the Intercontinental passenger version and the Freighter version - will make their international debuts at the Paris...
  • Airbus A380 Accomplishes Its Maiden Flight from Paris to Washington

    The world super Jumbo Airbus A380 has accomplished its first flight from Paris to Washington and made a successful landing on the Washington Dulles Internation...
  • Airbus to Quicken the Project Localization of FALC

    European aircraft maker Airbus on Wednesday delivered to a Chinese carrier an A320 Family aircraft assembled in China. The delivery marked the 50th aircraft as...
  • Airbus Delivers the 50th A320 Family Aircraft Assembled in China

    The world's largest aircraft manufacturer celebrates the hand-over of its 50th aircraft assembled by FALC at the Airbus (Tianjin) Delivery Centre to Chinese c...
  • Air China will Launch “Micro Flight”

    Air China will launch its "Micro Flight" on July 1, flying from Beijing to Xi'an for International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi'an China (Expo 2011). The...
  • Beijing Capital Airlines Established Its Helicopter Aviation Subsidiary

    According to the information from CAAC North China Regional Administration, the operational qualification for Beijing Capital Airlines Helicopter Aviation Comp...
  • China Eastern Airlines Successfully Hands over the First Boeing 767

    The delivery ceremony of the B767(B-2569) sale between China Eastern and ALC (AIR LEASE CORPORATION)was held on May 24, 2011. Yang Xu, Vice General Manager of Ch...
  • Airbus will Recruit 3000 Employees Globally This Year

    Airbus S.A.S announced on May 31 that they are planning to recruit 3000 employees and provide 2500 internship opportunities around the world this year. Airbus...
  • Airbus will Increase the Output of A330 Family Aircraft

    A330 has been one of the most popular wide body aircraft in the world civil aviation market due to its excellent performance and reasonable price. It also make...
  • China Southern to get 1st Boeing dreamliner in Q4

    China Southern Airlines, one of China's top three carriers, will receive its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in the fourth quarter of this year, Xinhua news agenc...
  • CSA Got a Credit Extension of 60 Billion RMB

    Agricultural Bank of China and China Southern Airlines have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Corporation Agreement between Bank and Company in Guangzhou on May...
  • Airbus Helps Spread UN’s Green Wave around the World

    To celebrate the United Nations International Day for Biodiversity on May 22nd, Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, is supporting projects across the wo...
  • Tsinghua-Boeing Joint Research Center will be put into Use

    Tsinghua-Boeing Joint Research Center, aiming to seek the cooperation on cabin environment, cabin decoration, advanced aviation materials and computer science,...
  • Korean Air Receives Its First Airbus A380 Superjumbo

    Korean Air took delivery of its first Airbus A380 superjumbo from Airbus' factory in Toulouse, France on Tuesday (Local time).Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho...
  • Boeing Got an Order Worthy of $ 962.5 Million

    The U.S. Defense Department made an announcement on Monday that Boeing Co. has got an order worthy of 962.5 million US dollars from them to manufacture five C-...
  • Deer Airline Brings In the First ACJ

    Beijing-based Deer Jet has purchased an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ), one of the World's Top business jets, for its charter flights service.The new ACJ wil...
  • EADS’ revenues up 10 percent to € 9.0 billion

    The European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Corporation (EADS), French Airbus's parent company, reported Friday that in the first quarter, EADS' revenues incr...
  • Beijing Airlines Receive the First Boeing 737-700 IGW

    Boeing Business Jets announced the delivery of a BBJ 737-700 IGW (Increased Gross Weight) to Beijing Airlines, a business jet subsidiary of Air China.Mr. Wang...
  • wo Airbus Business Jets Attend the 2011 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

    Airbus S.A.S has made an announcement that they will provide a uniform new generation aesthetic for the company's business and VIP jets in this week's Annual...
  • 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum Opens in Beijing

    The 2011 China Civil Aviation Development Forum with the theme of Accelerating Transformation of Global Civil Aviation" is held in Beijing from May 11th to 12t...
  • 12th Five-Year Plan on China Civil Aviation Development Has been Released

    Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) released the 12th Five-Year Plan on China Civil Aviation Development. This plan illustrates the goal and strategy...
  • Hanhua Airlines Gets Approval to Enter Business Jet Market

    Hanhua Business Aviation Co., Ltd (also as Hanhua Airlines) has made an announcement in the press conference on May 9th that it has got the permission for esta...
  • China Southern Airlines Signs Airbus Flight Hour Services for the First A380 Fleet in China

    China Southern Airlines, the first Chinese operator to fly the Airbus A380 aircraft, has signed a contract with Airbus for customized Flight Hour Services (FHS...
  • Korean Air Places Firm Order for Five More A330s

    Korean Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for five A330-200s. The latest purchase agreement increases the total numbers of A330s order by Korean Air to 30...
  • China Southern Airlines Joined Hands with Chongqing Municipal Government to Build Aviation Hub in Chongqing

    Tong Xiaoping, vice mayor of Chongqing Municipal and Tan Wangeng, general manager of China Southern Airlines Company Limited, have signed a strategic cooperati...
  • Shanghai Expects to Open Low-altitude Airspace in Five Years

    Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) East China Regional Administration has recently made it clear that they will complete the planning of opening the...
  • ILFC Firms up Order for 100 A320neo Family Aircraft

    ILFC has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 100 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the deal which w...
  • Chongqing is about to Start Helicopter Manufacturing Business

    Chongqing's civil aviation industry has made a breakthrough during the eleventh five-year. Jiangbei International Airport in Chongqing Municipal will be a lar...
  • Jingmen: a New Aviation City

    A 10-billion-yuan investment project of creating Jingmen City into a new aviation city, has been launched recently in Hubei province.Aviation Industry Corporat...
  • Boeing Says Mid-year Decision on B737 Line Possible

    Boeing Co. said on Tuesday it could make a long-awaited decision on the future of its popular 737 aircraft line by the middle of this year."We are doing a flig...
  • China Southern Airlines 1st Quarter Net Profit Down 13% at CNY 1.24 Bln

    China Southern Airlines said on Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 12.9%, largely because one-time gains were much lower compared with the same period...
  • Xi’an Tries to Develop A New Way of Tourism

    With the opening up of the low-altitude airspace, Xi'an, a city focusing on the development of general aviation industry, tries to catch this chance to start...
  • Opportunities and Challenges Coexist in China General Aviation Industry

    2011 National Civil Aviation Planning and Airport Work Conference was held in Guiyang, a Southwest city in China. Wang Changshun, Deputy Director of Civil Avia...
  • A New Medical Rescuing Plane will Debut in Tianjin Next Month

    Shanghai and Hong Kong will bring in a plane respectively for air rescuing within this year since Beijing has set an example. In the next three to five years,...
  • Shanghai Boeing Training Campus is Qualified for 787 Training

    The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) qualified the Shanghai Boeing Training Campus for 787 training, including the full-flight 787 simulator and t...
  • Air China and China Telecom Cooperate

    Air China and China Telecom signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on April 19th in Beijing, marking the establishment of a multifaceted strategic...
  • China’s AVIC Int’l Completes U.S. Acquisition Deal

    China's AVIV International Holding Corporation announced on April 20th that it has consummated the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Teledyne Contin...
  • Hebei Airlines will Purchase Two Boeing737s

    It is learned that Hebei Airlines will separately purchase a B737-700 from Xiamen Airlines in mid June and a B737-800 from Boeing Co. in early December.Current...
  • Chinese Business Jet Market is about to Boom

    The Twelfth-five-year-plan of Chinese Civil Aviation Development has been released recently. It has particularly pointed out that China will speed up the devel...
  • Aeroflot Takes A320neo into Consideration

    Vitaly Saveliev, CEO of Aeroflot told the press that they were considering bringing in A320neo to update its fleet. They might place some orders in the Paris A...
  • The Second Runway of Shenzhen Airport will be put into Use in June

    Chen Biao, the deputy director of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Congress, has paid a visit at Shenzhen International Airport. It i...
  • Air Pacific Cancels Orders for 8 Boeing 787s

    Boeing says that Fiji airline Air Pacific has canceled orders for eight 787s, a jetliner whose debut has been delayed by about three years.Boeing Commercial Ai...
  • Beijing Airlines Enters into the Business Jet Market

    Civil Aviation of Administration of China (CAAC) has issued an AOC Air Operators Certificate to Beijing Airlines on April 11th, marking the latter has been off...
  • Fan Cheng: People of the Year 2010

    China's CFO People of the Year 2010 awarding ceremony was held in Beijing on April 6th. Fan Cheng, Chief Accountant and Secretary of CPC Committee of Air Chin...
  • Airbus Brings Forward Delivery on A320neo

    European aircraft makers Airbus has made a statement that it will bring forward the date when the A320neo will operate from 2016 to October 2015."Together with...
  • Government of Guizhou Province Joins Hand with CAAC to Promote Civil Aviation Indus

    Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and provincial government of Guizhou Province have signed a Minutes of Meeting on Speeding up the Civil Aviation...
  • Global Orders of A330-300 Aircraft Outnumbered 500

    A report published by Airbus S.A.S. on April 7th has that Airbus A330-300 aircraft have got over 500 orders from the world. Thanks to its excellent feasibility...
  • Boeing Requires Inspection after a Large Hole Incident

    A Southwest flight from Phoenix to Sacramento using a 737-300 aircraft was found a large hole on top of the aircraft last Friday. Federal Aviation Administrati...
  • Air China Nears Launch of Business Jet Subsidiary Beijing Airlines

    Air China is expected to launch its business jet subsidiary Beijing Airlines, in conjunction with the Beijing municipal government in April or May.Air China es...
  • Eurocopter will Lead China’s Business Aviation and Private Helicopter Market

    During Hainan Rendez Vous - China's 2011 Elite Event, the world leading helicopter producer Eurocopter displays its Mercedes-benz designed EC145, and shows it...
  • China’s First ACJ will arrive in Beijing

    The first luxurious Airbus Corporate Jet, purchased by Deer Jet, will arrive in Beijing at the end of this April. It is learned from insiders from Deer Jet tha...
  • Chinese President Hu Jintao Meets with French President Nicolas Sarkozy

    French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at Beijing on March 30th. Shortly after meeting with staff from French Embassy in China, he met with his counterpart C...
  • CSA Will Purchase 39 Aircrafts in 2011

    China Southern Airlines (CSA) will spend 20.4 billion yuan on purchasing new aircraft. Accordingly, the fleet number will be increased to 461.Mr. Xu Jiebo, Vic...
  • China Southern Airlines 2010 Net Income Jumps to CNY 5.8 Billion Yuan

    China Southern Airlines reported 2010 net income of CNY5.8 billion ($883 million), fifteen times greater than the CNY381 million net profit earned in 2009.Oper...
  • Business Jet Sales Taking Off

    Airbus recently announced that China has become the world's fastest-growing business jet market, and it will continue to maintain a relatively fast growth rat...
  • Guangdong Province Will Use Helicopters for Medical Emergence Assistance

    A first national wide Chest Pain Center has been established in General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command of PLA. It plans to contact airline companies to...
  • Airlines Began to Raise Fuel Surcharge on International Routes

    Recently, international oil prices continue to rise, leading to the adjustment of fuel surcharge on international routes.Air China has made its fuel surcharge...
  • Bombardier Signed Pact with Chinese Firm

    Bombardier Inc. and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) have signed a wide-ranging framework agreement to identify and foster "areas of comm...
  • Boeing Moves to Fast-track Jet Biofuel Certification

    Boeing announced yesterday it has teamed up with the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) to launch the Sustainable Biomass Consortium (SBC), a grou...
  • Airbus Awards Spring Airlines

    Chen Juming, Vice CEO of Business and External Affairs Department of Airbus China, granted an Award to Spring Airlines for its creative development model. Wang...
  • Airbus A350XWB’s Largest Fuselage Panel Was Completed In Germany

    Airbus partner Premium AEROTEC has completed the curing of the largest carbon-fiber fuselage panel for Airbus' A350 XWB at its site in Nordenham, Germany. It...
  • Boeing B747-8 Intercontinental Aircraft Passed First Test Flight

    Boeing started test flights on its latest B747-8 Intercontinental passenger aircraft on Monday. The maiden flight took off at 10am from Everett's Paine Field...
  • AC352 Helicopter Made a Successful Static Test

    China Helicopter Research and Design Institution, made an announcement that AC352 has accomplished the static test under the supervision of both sides from Chi...
  • Airbus Gets a New Order from Lufthansa

    Lufthansa Group made an announcement on March 16th that it has approved the order of 30 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft worth approximately US $2.8 billion. The...
  • Boeing Watching Japan 787 Suppliers for Disruptions Wednesday

    If Boeing's Japanese suppliers for the 787 Dreamliner are disrupted by more than several weeks due to the earthquake and tsunami, the company could face new p...
  • June Yao Group will Enter into Business Jet Market

    Wang Junjin, president of June Yao Group Co. Ltd. Shanghai told the press during the break of the two sessions on March 10ththat June Yao Group intends to ente...
  • Tianjin Mayor: 41 Airbus Aircraft Assembled in Tianjin Operate Well

    Huang Xingguo, mayor of Tianjin Municipality and deputy of NPC, said that 41 Airbus aircraft from Tianjin Final Assembly Line have now well performed in China...
  • China to Provide Emergency Humanitarian Aid to Japan

    Chinese government has started its humanitarian emergency relief operation for the quake and tsunami-hit areas in Japan. A charted China Eastern Airlines Boein...
  • Air China Places an Order for Five Boeing B747-8

    The three-day Asian Aerospace 2011 opened at Asia World Expo, Hong Kong, on March 8th. Hundreds of manufactures and suppliers gathered at Asian Aerospace, and...
  • EADS/Airbus Sign Aluminium Procurement Contract

    Airbus and its parent company EADS have signed a procurement frame contract with Southwest Aluminium (Group) Co., Ltd. (SWA), one of the largest aluminium prod...
  • Cathay Pacific May Increase Its Stake in Air China

    Cathy Pacific Airways' Chairman Christopher Pratt said in a news release that Chinese mainland authority has officially approved Cathy Pacific Airways to cofo...
  • A330 Makes Successful Test Flight in Chengdu

    An Airbus A330 from Southwest Branch of Air China has made successful test flights in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. This is a big step towards makin...
  • Cathay Pacific Orders 27 More Aircraft

    Cathay Pacific Airways made an announcement yesterday that it has ordered 15 Airbus A330-300s, 10 Boeing 777-300ERs. In addition, they ordered other two Airbus...
  • Feng Peide Sees Huge Domestic Demands for Private Jets and Helicopters

    Feng Peide, Deputy Director of China Aviation Industry Corp. and member of the national committee of CPPCC, sees a market potential of several thousand private...
  • ILFC Selects 100 A320neo Family Aircraft

    US based International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus S.A.S for 100 A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 75 A32...
  • IAG Purchases Eight A330-300s

    International Airlines Group (IAG) made an announcement on Monday that it has agreed to purchase eight A330-300s and also owns the rights to purchase other eig...
  • EA Plans to Expand Its Fleet to 588

    China Eastern Airlines expected to expand its passenger aircraft fleet to 531, cargo aircraft 30, and general aviation aircraft 27 during the next five years.A...
  • Regional Airports Can’t Only Aim at Getting Profit

    Liang Ningsheng, an official from Civil Aviation Administration of China, said yesterday that 108 out of China's 175 airports reported losses last year, total...
  • Private Light Planes yet to be Allowed Flying in Beijing

    Li Jiaxiang, Director-General of Civil Aviation Administration of China, said on Saturday that Beijing is yet to be accessible for private jets'low-altitude f...
  • Airbus Forecasts 8560 Aircraft for Asia in Next Two Decades

    Airbus S.A.S., the European plane maker, predicts that the Asia Pacific area will take the biggest share of new aircraft deliveries globally. The company forec...
  • China will Roll out Air Transportation Regulation to Ensure the Flight Security

    Feng Peide, academician from the Chinese Academy of Engineering and member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, told the press that the...
  • Kong Dong: Two Airports’ Functions Should be Differentiated

    Beijing Airlines, Air China's business jet subsidiary, will be put into operation next month. It will focus on running the business jet at first. With the avi...
  • Boeing Leans toward Building New 737

    Boeing Co is still leaning toward building an all-new version of its hot-selling narrow-body 737 to compete with its counterpart Airbus A320neo, Boeing Chief E...
  • Nanning: A330 First Flight to Beijing

    China Southern Airlines A330 took off from Nanning Wuxu International Airport on March 2. The flight from Nanning to Beijing became its A330's first mission,...
  • China Leads the Fast Growth of Business Aviation Industry in Asia

    A two-day aviation industry conference sponsored by Jet Support Services (JSSI) will be held on March 9. Many top experts, specialists and executives from nume...
  • Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Center Opens New Facilities to Produce A350XWB Components in China

    Airbus announced that the Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), was inaugurated in Harbin. The new facilities will mai...
  • Chinese Aerospace Group to Buy U.S. Airplane Maker

    China Aviation Industry Corp. will acquire Minnesota-based aircraft maker Cirrus Industries Inc., with a deal expected to closed around mid-year, making the fi...
  • Low-altitude Airspace Opening is Processing Step by Step

    Meng Xiangkai, as a representative of National People's Congress, has advocated opening the low-altitude airspace to promote the general aviation industry wit...
  • Zhuhai will Start Opening the Low-altitude Airspace

    Tong Xing, Deputy Provincial Governor, said it would take a long time to open the entire low altitude airspace of Guangdong province, but they could set up a t...
  • Chinese Company Got the Rights for Manufacturing Hummingbird Kit Helicopters

    China Helicopter Industry Development Association signed a cooperation agreement with US-based Vertical Aviation Technologies (VAT) in Beijing on February 24th...
  • Aviation Sector has High Hopes for Next Five Years

    China plans to invest 1.5 trillion yuan in the aviation industry, building 45 airports and adding 700 new commercial planes, over the next five years to meet s...
  • Boeing Beats EADS in US Tanker Battle

    US aerospace giant Boeing has won a massive contract to supply aerial refueling tankers to the US Air Force, defeating European rival EADS in a long and tortuo...
  • CEA Sent Two Aircraft to Malta to Help Evacuation

    An A330-300 and A340-300 aircraft with plenty of water and food, sent by China Eastern Airlines, took off from Shanghai directly to Malta this morning. They wi...
  • CEA to Purchase 50 Airbus A320s

    China Eastern Airlines yesterday made an announcement that they have signed a purchase contract of fifty A320 aircraft for $ 3.224 billion (RMB 21.407 billion)...
  • Chinese Company Deeply Participate in A350XWB’s Production and Transportation

    Tianjin Saixiang Technology Ltd. held a delivery ceremony of the 1st batch transportation jigs of A350 XWB on February 23rd. These two sets of professional tra...
  • Air China Help Chinese Nationals Evacuated from Libya

    Beijing says it will sent chartered planes as well as organized buses and vessels to help any possible evacuation of Chinese citizens, including those from Hon...
  • A Pair of Pandas Take A330 from Sichuan to Japan

    A pair of pandas, Bi Li and his female partner, Xian Nu, was transferred from the provincial capital, Chengdu, to Shanghai on Monday morning and then was set t...
  • Skymark Airlines Confirms Order for Four A380s

    Skymark Airlines, Japan's largest low-cost airline, signed a contract for four A380s with Airbus, giving this European aircraft manufacturer a toehold in Japa...
  • IATA Predicts China as the Biggest Contributor to the Fast Growing Aviation Industry

    nternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a forecast recently, indicating that by 2014 international aviation will handle 800 million passenge...
  • United Airlines Grounded 96 B757s

    According to the foreign media report, United Airlines has made an announcement on the morning of February 16th (Beijing Time) that the company temporarily gro...
  • Debut of the New Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Aircraft

    US airplane manufacturer Boeing has unveiled the latest 747-8 Intercontinental on Sunday, February 13. The new aircraft was displayed to 10,000 Boeing employee...
  • China Wenzhou Private Firm to Make Luxury Helicopters

    China's Zhong-Ou International Group and Eurocopter SA have recently signed an agreement that they would join forces to develop luxury business helicopters in...
  • JetBlue CEO Barger “excited” about A320neo

    JetBlue Airways CEO Dave Barger said the LCC is "excited" about Airbus's recent unveiling of the A320neo, a re-engined version of the narrowbody to be offered...
  • A New A330-300 to Strengthen Spring Festival Transport

    An A330-300 double aisle wide-bodied aircraft (NO. B6523) landed at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport on 9:50, January 27th to boost Spring Festival trans...
  • Eurocopter:527 Helicopters Delivery in 2010

    Eurocopter generated an increased turnover in 2010 with the delivery of 527 helicopters. This year was marked by achievements in innovation, new products, servi...
  • GE Capital Aviation Services Orders 12 A330 Family Aircraft

    According to a report on January 24th of La Tribune, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm order for 12 additional A330-300 aircraft. By then,...
  • Chinese Airways will Introduce 220 to 250 Aircraft

    Mr. Zhou Kaixuan, deputy director of the flight standard department of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) indicated when accepted the other day "Ever...
  • Airbus Aircraft Increases List Price from January

    Airbus has increased the average list price of its aircraft by 4.4%. The increment applies for all new aircraft from the beginning of January 2011, apart from t...
  • Airbus Celebrates Its 10000th Aircraft Sale

    Airbus announced its 10000th order with a firm contract with Virgin America for 60 A320s, including 30 A320neo aircraft."At just three years old and at a time w...
  • Airbus Hits New Record of Aircraft Deliveries in 2010

    Airbus has delivered 510 commercial aircraft to 94 customers (of which 19 were new) all over the world, achieving a new company record. By then, Airbus has incr...
  • Cebu Pacific Expects Expansion

    Cebu Pacific, the Philippines largest national flag carrier, will invest 1 billion US dollars in purchasing new passenger aircraft which will hire 2000 more emp...
  • Günter Butschek Nominated as New Head of Operations

    Günter Butschek has been appointed by Airbus as the Executive Vice President (EVP) Operations and will take up this position on March 1st 2011. He will bec...
  • IndiGo Commits to 180 A320s

    India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft of which 150 will be A320neo's, a...
  • China has 1604 Civil Aviation Aircraft

    By the end of 2010, China has 1604 civil aviation aircraft and 1000 general aviation aircraft. The number of aircraft is dramatically increased comparing with t...
  • Qantas Resume A380 Flights to LA

    Qantas Airways has announced that it will resume A380 services to Los Angeles (LA), commencing on January 16th.This shall be the first LA-route flight for Qanta...
  • Airbus and Rolls-Royce Plc Get New Orders

    Airbus S.A.S has made an announcement with Rolls-Royce Plc that they have received new orders worthy of seven billion US dollar, which shows the market's confi...
  • Airbus Launches “ProSky”—New ATM Subsidiary

    Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company, called "Airbus ProSky", dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM) systems. A...
  • EasyJet Expands Fleet With 15 Additional Airbus A320 Aircraft

    EasyJet Airline Company Limited has signed a contract with Airbus S.A.S. to buy a further 15 A320 aircraft and to convert an existing order for 20 Airbus A319s...
  • Airbus Delivered Over 100 Aircraft to China in 2010

    By the end of November in 2010, Airbus has already delivered 101 aircraft to Chinese airlines, ten of which are double-aisle A330 aircraft and the rest of which...
  • China Eastern Airlines Will Purchase 50 A320 Aircraft

    China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited declared last week that they had signed an agreement with Airbus S.A.S. for purchasing 50 A320 aircraft with the deli...
  • Airbus(Tianjin)Assembly Line Accomplished This Year's Production Task

    Airbus 320 Final Assembly Line has delivered the 26th A320 Family aircraft in Tianjin, marking the accomplishment of the production task in 2010.Airbus (Tianjin...
  • Air China Group Purchased 50 Airbus Aircraft in Total in 2010

    Air China Ltd disclosed in London Stock Exchange on December 21s that it had completed three deals with Airbus in 2010 with a total ofi 50 aircraft valued ove...
  • Helicopter Safeguarding for Tomb Sweeping in Shanghai

    December 22nd is the traditional tomb sweeping day in China. It is estimated that people will go to sweep the tomb mostly on December 18th, 19th and 22nd. In or...
  • Airbus Tries to Amend Export Capital Raising Agreement

    According to the foreign media resource, Tom Enders, CEO of Airbus, has already sent letters to the governments of German, France and Britain, hoping these thre...
  • Eurocopter’s Phoenix Cabin Caters to Chinese Market

    In order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Aviation Industry Cooperation of China, Eurocopter has joined hand with Airbus S.A.S to design a brand new luxuri...
  • Korean Airlines Intend to Bring in New Aircraft

    According to Korean Aviation Industry reports, Korean Air Lines Co. Ltd and Asiana Airlines Inc. will bring in several new aircraft this year to refresh their...