China's challenger to Airbus and Boeing's passenger jets, the narrowbody C919, has made its international debut. Read more: sc.mp/z4ycj
Quick Glance: Boeing Promotes 737 Max as Safest Aircraft
- Boeing touts the 737 Max as 'the safest airplane,' noting similarities with China's C919.
- Boeing emphasized the 737 Max 9 as 'by far the most scrutinized airplane in the world.'
- Despite safety concerns, Boeing reaffirmed the 737 Max as the safest aircraft.
- Boeing showcased defense capabilities at the Singapore Airshow instead of commercial planes.
Budapest, Hungary to Auckland, New Zealand for only €676 roundtrip (May dates): Cheap flights from Budapest, Hungary to Auckland, New Zealand for only €676 ...
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Comac Steals the Limelight in Singapore With First Peek Inside C919 Jet: The Chinese planemaker is also working on a plan to become more self-sufficient in terms ...
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China’s C919 jet gets new route as development for widebody sibling rolls on: China has launched a new route for the C919 – China’s home-grown narrowbody ...
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Madrid, Spain to Shanghai or Wenzhou, China from only €436 roundtrip (May-Jun dates)
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China Eastern adds 5th C919 jet to its fleet - AeroTime: Aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered the fifth C919 ...
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Non-stop from Madrid, Spain to Shanghai, China for only €448 roundtrip (Mar dates)
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SUMMER & XMAS: Business Class from Madrid, Spain to Shanghai, China for only €1481 roundtrip (Apr-Dec dates) (lie-flat seats)
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China Eastern Airlines to launch daily flights from Shanghai to St. Petersburg as of 31 March 2024
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London, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £473 roundtrip: Cheap flights from London, UK to Bangkok, Thailand for only £473 roundtrip with Etihad Airways.
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Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern sign reciprocal codeshare agreement : Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have announced a codeshare agreement enabling ...
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Air China resumes flights between Munich and Shanghai: Air China has resumed flights between Munich Airport and Shanghai after a nearly four-year hiatus due to ...
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New air route between Shanghai and Riyadh to launch in April: RIYADH: A new air route between Riyadh and Shanghai has been established thanks to a collaboration ...
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China's Huawei Offers a Blueprint for Comac's Aircraft Sales: China’s Comac is trying to break up the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. There’s already a playbook ...
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China seeks buyers for new passenger jet: HONG KONG - The Chinese manufacturer Comac took its C919 medium-range jet outside of mainland China for the first time ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese C919 and ARJ21 Jets Unveiled in Hong Kong
- COMAC showcases Chinese C919 and ARJ21 in Hong Kong for official and media display.
- Hong Kong leader John Lee lauds China's success in large passenger jet development and underscores visit's significance for Hong Kong's aviation industry.
- Over 1,000 orders for C919, certified in 2022, with Hong Kong's participation in certification and pilot training.
- COMAC gearing up to challenge Airbus and Boeing in the market for single-aisle commercial aircraft.
Budapest Airport set for a busy winter season: Recording close to 11 million passengers passing through Budapest Airport during the first three quarters of 2023 ...
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China Eastern Airlines to buy 100 C919 planes, aircraft's largest ever order: China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) said on Thursday it will buy another 100 C919 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-eastern-airlines-buy-100-c919-planes-aircrafts-largest-ever-order-2023-09-28/
COMAC delivers the third C919 to China Eastern Airlines: Aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) delivered the third C919 ...
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Flying Blue’s Intriguing First Class Partner Awards: It's possible to redeem Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles for first class travel on partners ...
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China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus, the C919, takes first commercial flight: China’s first large homegrown passenger jet made its inaugural commercial flight on ...
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Quick Glance: China Eastern schedules first COMAC C919 flight
- The airline plans to operate the first flight of B-919A on May 28, 2023.
- According to Global Times, the airline will operate flights with the COMAC C919 soon.
- China Eastern Airlines had previously scheduled flights with the C919 in February 2023, but they were replaced with the Airbus A320.
- Before carrying passengers on commercial services, the C919 must undergo a 100-flight-hour test program.
Flying Blue’s Intriguing First Class Partner Awards: It's possible to redeem Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles for first class travel on partners ...
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China’s first homegrown passenger plane makes maiden commercial flight: In development for 15 years, China’s rival to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 has finally ...
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Quick Glance: China's Economy Disappoints Investors Despite Acceleration in Q1
- Financial markets have raised concerns about China's economy, but Wall Street is missing the big picture.
- Growth in the world's second largest economy accelerated to 4.5% in Q1 from 2.9% in Q4.
- However, recent data suggests slowing growth in retail sales, home sales, industrial production, and fixed-asset investment.
- This has disappointed investors hoping for a bigger post-COVID rebound and led Wall Street to lower its growth estimates for the full year.
Shock at China Eastern Airlines: engine failure forces Airbus to make an emergency landing
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China’s planemaker gets US$9.9bil order for 100 C919 jets: The deal could hurt US planemaker Boeing, which hasn’t secured a major order from Chinese carriers in ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2023/09/28/chinas-planemaker-gets-us9-9bil-order-for-100-c919-jets/
China’s C919 Takes Maiden Commercial Flight—and First Bite From Boeing: Despite backing from top leaders and a ready-made market for its planes ...
wsj.com/articles/chinas-c919-takes-maiden-commercial-flightand-first-bite-from-boeing-9cce6934
China's first homegrown passenger jet makes maiden commercial flight: China's first locally produced passenger jet took off on its maiden commercial flight ...
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China's Comac C919 makes its first commercial flight: Photos: With the C919 jet, China hopes to compete with Airbus and Boeing. The aircraft made its maiden ...
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Non-stop from Madrid, Spain to Shanghai, China for only €448 roundtrip (Mar dates)
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Boeing secures first Dreamliner delivery to China since 2019: China has signed off on the first direct delivery of a Boeing 787 jet in four years ...
scmp.com/news/china/article/3245940/boeing-secures-first-dreamliner-delivery-china-2019
Toronto Pearson Airport “targeting Serbia flights”: Toronto Airport working on establishing Belgrade flights.
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US, China agree to double weekly flights between countries: The U.S. and China will approve twice the number of passenger flights currently permitted for air ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-states-china-agree-double-weekly-flights-between-countries-sources-2023-08-11/
COMAC delivers the second C919 to China Eastern Airlines: COMAC has delivered a second C919 to China Eastern Airlines, the exclusive operator of the type.
aerotime.aero/articles/second-c919-delivery
Serbia, China to lift air traffic restrictions as new routes planned: Serbia and China plan to expand traffic and add more routes to existing two.
exyuaviation.com/2023/05/serbia-china-to-lift-air-traffic.html
China’s home-grown C919, ARJ21 aircraft need more support, manufacturer says, as Boeing 787 Dreamliner returns
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3246050/chinas-home-grown-c919-arj21-aircraft-need-more-support-manufacturer-says-boeing-787-dreamliner
China’s C919 clears the runway for overseas suppliers, broadening market appeal despite headwinds
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3243191/chinas-c919-clears-runway-overseas-suppliers-broadening-market-appeal-despite-headwinds
Quick Glance: C919 Expands Market Amid Challenges
- China’s home-grown narrowbody passenger jet success allows top global transport equipment firms to enter the market, despite potential turbulence.
- The C919, completing its maiden commercial flight with China Eastern Airlines in May, represents China’s aim to carve out a share of the billion-dollar passenger jet market dominated by Boeing and Airbus.
- To stay ahead of changes, the company is increasing production and driving further investment in China’s aviation supply chain through overseas partnerships.
- China has focused on self-reliance and made hefty investments in aviation to offset controls, despite concerns over intellectual property protection.
Boeing Secures First Dreamliner Delivery to China Since 2019: China has signed off on the first direct delivery of a Boeing Co. 787 jet in four years ...
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Chinese economy: More air pollution suggests growth, higher oil prices: Rising air pollution in China is showing signs of a "synchronized economic expansion" ...
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Boeing CEO 'not overly anxious' about Chinese narrowbody jet: Boeing Co (BA.N) CEO Dave Calhoun downplayed speculation that China's maiden commercial flight of ...
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China Eastern Airlines, the initial customer for the country's homegrown narrow-body jet C919, launched the plane's first commercial flight
China’s second COMAC C919 to enter service flies first passengers: The second COMAC C919 to enter service has flown its first passengers on a China Eastern ...
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China Eastern COMAC C919 back flying after hiatus - AeroTime: China Eastern Airlines’ first – and only – COMAC C919 returns to the air after several months on ...
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China Has Reopened to Tourists. The Hard Part Is Getting There.: Despite loosened visa rules, the number of flights into China is still a small fraction of what ...
nytimes.com/2023/04/10/business/china-tourism.html
Air Asia to offer NT$1 flights from Taiwan to Philippines: Airline also offering discounted flights to Malaysia
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Chinese airline balks at C919, goes for Boeing 737-9: Chairman says Greater Bay Airlines 'sticking with Boeing for now'
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China Eastern takes delivery of the world's first made-in-China C919 jet: The world's first C919, a Chinese-made narrowbody jet, was delivered to launch customer ...
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China’s domestically built C919 plane is full of foreign technology: China's C919 aircraft has sourced its engines, brakes, wheels, tires, and flight control ...
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More direct China-US flights on the horizon, but return to 2019 traffic far more distant
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China’s home-grown planes touch down in Southeast Asia as West mulls approval: As it waits for the long process of certification to work its way out in wealthier ...
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China’s aviation ambitions enter new era with first delivery of C919 jet: China Eastern Airlines is the first customer to receive the C919, a home-grown ...
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Boeing Alternative in China Starts to Look Enticing: State-backed Comac hasn’t made much foreign progress, yet. Boeing is helping make the case for a new plane ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-08/boeing-alternative-in-china-starts-to-look-enticing
China’s Planemaker Gets $9.9 Billion Order for 100 C919 Jets: China Eastern Airlines Corp. ordered 100 C919 single-aisle planes from Commercial Aircraft Corp of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-28/china-eastern-orders-100-homegrown-comac-jets-worth-9-9-billion
Quick Glance: Impact of China's Economic Problems on the World
- China's economic slowdown raises concerns about its global impact
- The world's second-largest economy is facing issues such as slow growth, high youth unemployment, and a chaotic property market
- Fitch, the US credit rating agency, downgraded its global growth forecast for 2024 due to China's slowdown
- China accounts for approximately 40% of global growth
I spent 10 days in a secret Chinese Covid detention centre: What I learnt when I was ‘taken away’ to an island quarantine facility in the middle of the night
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Qantas, China Eastern Airlines withdraw request to regulator to extend pact: Qantas Airways (QAN.AX) said on Tuesday the company and China Eastern Airlines ...
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Brisbane flyers get two new paths to Europe, via China: China Eastern and China Southern bring back one-stop hops from Brisbane to Europe via China ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/transit-china-from-brisbane-to-europe/
Quick Glance: China Plans Development Zones in Fujian with Taiwan
- Southeastern province to be developed together with the island
- Financial market initiatives included in the plan
- China supports Fujian in exploring a new development direction with Taiwan
- Taiwan rejects China's sovereignty claims
After 45 months, key SFO-to-Beijing flights return just before APEC: Air China resumed flights between San Francisco and China on Nov. 1, another boost for the ...
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China Eastern changes first C919 flight schedule - AeroTime: While COMAC delivered the first C919 to China Eastern, the airline has yet to operate the first ...
aerotime.aero/articles/china-eastern-changes-first-c919-flight-schedule
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China Restarts International Flights From Shanghai, Guangzhou As Reopening Advances
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Delta Air Lines to expand China flight offerings for winter season: Delta Air Lines is set to expand its flight services to China, offering a total of 10 weekly ...
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Second Chinese airline resumes flight to KK: KOTA KINABALU: Shanghai Airlines has become the second Chinese carrier to resume direct flights into Kota Kinabalu ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/07/04/second-chinese-airline-resumes-flight-to-kk
Shanghai Airlines' arrival a boost for Sabah air links: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's efforts to bolster its air connectivity and tourism industry achieved another ...
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C919: China announces maiden flight of first domestically produced aircraft: Many years late, the C919 is put into operation for the first time ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/2023-05/china-flugzeug-produktion-comac-c919
China's First Built Passenger Plane Makes Maiden Flight: Chinese manufacturer Comac's C919 is said to have flown from Shanghai to Beijing ...
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China’s first domestically built aircraft to make its maiden commercial flight on May 28
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Video shows crosswinds force Taiwan Starlux plane to abort Narita landing: Multiple aircraft abort landings at Narita Airport due to dangerous crosswinds
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Half of Shanghai in lockdown to curb COVID-19 outbreak: Eastern half of China's financial hub, Shanghai, went into lockdown as it became a COVID hotspot in ...
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Quick Glance: The covid-19 epidemic has been ongoing for two years.
- The coronavirus problem is far from ended two years after a pandemic was declared.
- He examines China's zero-covid policy and speculates about the pandemic's future.
- Natasha Loder, The Economist's health policy editor, also looks into the current vaccine campaign.
- Subscribe to The Economist's print, digital, and radio editions at economist.com.
Malaysia's civil aviation authority to probe Malaysia Airlines over erratic flight incident
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China Tourism, Airline Stocks Climb On Shorter Quarantines For Int’l Arrivals; Trip.com Soars 14%
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U.S. OKs China Eastern rerouting of New York-Shanghai flights: The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday approved China Eastern Airlines Corp's (600115 ...
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China Eastern Airlines seeks U.S. approval to shift New York-Shanghai flights: China Eastern Airlines Corp (600115.SS) on Wednesday asked the U.S ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-eastern-airlines-seeks-us-approval-shift-new-york-shanghai-flights-2022-03-16/
EXPLAINER: What is known about the China Eastern plane crash: BEIJING (AP) — The crash of a Boeing 737-800 passenger jet in China’s southwest started a fire big ...
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Quick Glance: What We Know About China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735's Demise
- According to China, no one survived the crash of Flight 5735: What We Know
- According to authorities, the crash of the China Eastern airliner on Monday killed all 132 people on board.
- China Eastern's safety record has substantially improved.
- Boeing, the plane's maker, said Monday that it was in contact with the US National Transportation Safety Board about the incident and that the company's technical specialists were ready to assist the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration in its investigation.
U.S. approves China Eastern Airlines bid to shift some New York-Shanghai flights: The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it had approved the bid of ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-approves-china-eastern-airlines-bid-shift-some-new-york-shanghai-flights-2022-03-29/
China's domestic air traffic recovery faltering due to zero-COVID policy: China's domestic air traffic, once the world's envy after a fast rebound during the ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-domestic-air-traffic-recovery-faltering-due-zero-covid-policy-2021-12-10/
Shanghai opens further after Corona lockdown - Government helps economy: After weeks of lockdown, preparations are underway in Shanghai for openings ...
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China Eastern restarts flights using Boeing 737-800 after March crash: China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) has restarted using Boeing 737-800 jetliners for ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/china-eastern-restarts-flights-using-boeing-737-800-after-march-crash-data-2022-04-17/
First COMAC C919 jet to be delivered (to China Eastern Airlines) completes successful maiden test flight
aviation24.be/manufacturers/comac/first-comac-c919-jet-to-be-delivered-to-china-eastern-airlines-completes-successful-maiden-test-flight/
Ryanair is already interested: The new China plane C919 could be so dangerous for Airbus and Boeing
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/mobility/chinesischer-flugzeugbauer-comac-gefahr-fuer-airbus-und-boeing/
78th IATA Annual General Meeting to take place in Doha, Qatar, instead of Shanghai, China
aviation24.be/organisations/iata-international-air-transport-association/78th-iata-annual-general-meeting-to-take-place-in-doha-qatar-instead-of-shanghai-china/
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