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Emirates has told China that it will "never compromise" on the issue of safety, following two recent incidents involving the airline's flights.Xinhua reports that in April, an…

Despite continued strong passenger growth, Chinese airlines experienced declining profits in the first quarter of 2017.The China Securities Journal, which is published by the…

Shanghai is planning to build a new airport to relieve pressure on Pudong and Hongqiao, an official has revealed.The Shanghai Daily reported Jiang Huaiyu, director of the East China…

The Chinese government will construct 136 new airports by 2025, it has been revealed.The China Daily cited "government sources" as revealing the plans on Wednesday, saying that the new…

Air Changan, HNA Group's newly-launched airline in Xi'an, has received permission to expand its domestic flight operations.Under the terms of its upgraded Air Operator’s Certificate,…

Four major Chinese airports have been penalised by Chinese regulators for their poor punctuality records.The Shanghai Daily reports that Shanghai's two airports, Pudong and Hongqiao,…

China Southern Airlines plans to expand its route map in Europe later this year, with the launch of flights to Vienna.The Guangzhou-based airline has submitted an application with…

Demand for air travel in China continues to rise, with the country's aviation authorities reporting a double-digit increase in passenger numbers in 2015.According to data released by the…

China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…

Loong Air, a new Chinese passenger airline based in Hangzhou, has received permission to launch international flights.The former cargo carrier moved into the passenger sector in late…

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will allow Chinese carriers to bid for new take-off and landing slots at Guangzhou and Shanghai airports next year.Domestic slots at…

Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia.According to a statement on…

China's aviation authorities have taken a major step towards increasing the number of trained pilots in the country.The International Flight Test Institute (IFTI) in California has…

China United Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has been penalised under a new Chinese crackdown on aviation safety.The Civil Aviation Administration of…

China's aviation authorities have issued a new warning to passengers, reminding them to behave on flights and at airports.The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued a…

China's state aviation authority has announced that it will impose restrictions on Shenzhen Airport Group following a series of major flight delays.In a statement, the Civil Aviation…

An airport in eastern China has been forced to suspend its operations after an incident in which a passenger tried to set fire to an aircraft seat.The Xinhua news agency reports that…

China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…

Air China has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Chengdu and Paris.In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the aviation…

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has confirmed plans to build a second airport to serve Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province.Chengdu's…

Tibet Airlines has been authorised to launch international flights.The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) confirmed last week that the Lhasa-based airline, which is…