All China articles – Page 4
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NewsChina’s AG600 completes fatigue testing
The AVIC AG600 amphibian has completed pressurised airframe fatigue testing, as the programme moves a step closer to eventual certification and service entry.
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NewsBrunei start-up Gallop Air could be first foreign C919 customer
China-backed Bruneian start-up Gallop Air could be the first foreign customer of Comac’s C919 narrowbody, following its announcment that it intends to purchase 30 Chinese aircraft.
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NewsBoeing ups China fleet forecast amid cautious optimism about recovery
Boeing has revised upwards its 20-year commercial fleet forecast for the Chinese market – citing a rise in domestic travel demand – though its outlook remains below that of 2021.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ on track for profits in Q3 amid ‘positive’ international recovery: HSBC report
China’s three largest carriers could all turn profitable in the second half of the year on the back of improving revenue and passenger travel demand, according to a HSBC Global Research report.
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NewsChinese carriers see surge in summer domestic traffic
Chinese domestic traffic during the summer period grew above pre-pandemic levels, even as international recovery remains sluggish.
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NewsChina Southern first of ‘Big Three’ to return to profitability as travel demand picks up
China Southern Airlines became the first of the country’s three largest carriers to eke out a small operating profit following the coronavirus pandemic, as its compatriots narrow their losses on the back of travel demand recovery.
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NewsUSA aims to counter China with ‘thousands’ of autonomous systems
The Pentagon’s new “Replicator” initiative aims to field “multiple thousands” of low-cost “attritable” and autonomous systems within the next two years – technology Washington hopes will counter China’s numerical advantages in the Indo-Pacific region.
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NewsEmbraer clinches Chinese certification for E195-E2
Embraer has secured type certification for its E195-E2 regional jet in China, as it progresses discussions with potential Chinese customers.
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NewsBoeing appoints local-born automotive veteran to head China unit
Boeing has appointed Alvin Liu to lead its China unit from 1 September, amid simmering geopolitical tensions that have impacted its business in the crucial aviation market.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ still expected to be loss-making in 2023: HSBC report
China’s three largest airlines are expected to be in the red in 2023, despite improving recovery prospects and the likelihood of a small profit in the second-half of the year, a HSBC Global Research report notes.
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NewsChina eases group travel ban to Australia, UK, USA, Japan
China has scrapped a ban on outbound group travel to over 70 countries, including to major economies like the USA, UK, Japan, India and South Korea.
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NewsComac to set up electric aircraft joint venture: reports
Comac has set up a joint-venture with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL, and is reportedly mulling an electric aircraft programme.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ forecast losses amid sluggish international recovery
China’s three largest carriers are expected to remain loss-making for the first-half, as they blamed a slower-than-forecast international recovery, coupled with domestic overcapacity.
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NewsComac delivers second C919 to China Eastern and firms up Hainan leases
Comac has delivered a second C919 to launch customer China Eastern Airlines, as the carrier looks to ramp up operations of the type.
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AnalysisChina returns to Paris – but in vastly different circumstances
Four years since their last appearance at the Paris air show, Chinese aerospace companies now return amid a radically different geopolitical and economic environment.
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NewsATR sees 42-600 opportunity in China amid Asia recovery
ATR is eyeing opportunities in China with its 42-600 turboprop, as it works to “reactivate campaigns” among the country’s operators.
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NewsEmbraer eyes freighter conversion line in China as it reveals E-Jet P2F deal
Embraer signed a letter of agreement with Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E-Jet passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions at the Paris air show on 21 June, in a deal that could see it establish a conversion facility in China.
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NewsComac looks to raise profile overseas in post-pandemic Paris presence
Chinese airframer Comac hopes to raise its profile among potential airline customers, as it makes its first international appearance since the Covid-19 pandemic at this year’s Paris air show.
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NewsSlots, manpower among challenges in Chinese airline international recovery: IATA
IATA has flagged issues relating to slots and manpower among the challenges confronting Mainland Chinese carriers on international recovery.
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News‘A new beginning’: Comac C919 enters commercial service
Comac’s C919 narrowbody has officially entered commercial service with launch customer China Eastern Airlines, less than half a year since the carrier took delivery its first aircraft.