Air China
Air New Zealand look to expand Shanghai flights
Air New Zealand plans to operate daily services to China within the next 12 months.
Fast immigration service introduced at Charles de Gaulle by Air China
The airport fast immigration service has been enthusiastically welcomed by Air China‘s VIP passengers since its introduction on the carrier’s flights to Sydney and Melbourne in 2011.
Boeing Dream Tour starts as 787 lands in Beijing
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived yesterday at the Beijing Capital International Airport, making its debut in mainland China, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and travel markets. Read more
First Boeing 777-300ER delivered to Air China
Boeing this week delivered the first 777-300ER (extended range) to Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China. The new airplane is the first of 19 777-300ER aircraft Air China has on order with Boeing. With this new addition to its fleet, Air China becomes the first airline on the Chinese mainland to operate the new generation 777 family member. Read more
Air China to expand Boeing Airplane Health Management coverage
Boeing in conjunction with Air China and Air China Cargo, announced today that the airlines will expand the use of Boeing’s Airplane Health Management (AHM) system to monitor the in-flight condition of the carriers’ Boeing 777 and 747-400 fleets.
The new agreement adds 42 in-service and on-order airplanes to a previous agreement to monitor 117 Air China 737s that are in service and on order. Air China is Boeing’s first Chinese customer for AHM and the 33rd commercial customer overall.
“We are certain that Boeing’s Airplane Health Management will benefit our passengers and cargo customers who count on Air China and Air China Cargo meeting our schedules,” said Air China Chief Engineer Zhong Detao. “This will improve our entire operation.”
Airplane Health Management captures and evaluates critical real-time in-flight flying condition data and relays the information to maintenance controllers. That allows the airline to turn a potentially time-consuming and costly maintenance delay into a well-planned and more easily accomplished repair. Airlines are better able to meet flight schedules, benefiting the airline, passengers and other cargo customers.
The AHM system helps airlines identify and respond to problems proactively while accessing a multiple operator knowledge base, so repair decisions are more reliable and the airplane is available for service more quickly.
“Airplane Health Management is a key tool in working with our customers in our mutual pursuit of greater efficiency,” said Dennis Floyd, vice president, Technical Services for Commercial Aviation Services at Boeing. “The expansion of AHM coverage at Air China and Air China Cargo will provide them an advantage in the highly competitive Chinese aviation market.”
AHM is a component in Boeing’s larger vision of Lifecycle Solutions – improving airline efficiency with digital productivity tools, product and industry expertise and the power of aviation’s leading integrated supply chain, supporting Boeing airplanes from order placement through retirement.
Air China operates 10 Boeing 777-200s and 10 747-400s. Air China Cargo operates seven 747-400 freighters, including two Boeing Converted Freighters.
Air China to add more flights from Vancouver to Beijing
Air China, China’s national airline and official flag carrier has announced it will add three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Beijing. The new flights will begin in June 2010 arriving in Vancouver on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights to Beijing will depart Vancouver in the early morning on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
When asked to comment about the increased flight frequencies, David Solloway, Air China Canada’s senior advisor said “It has been a pleasure for Air China to work closely with the Vancouver Airport Authority, the B.C. Government and other tourism stakeholders to expand our existing daily non-stop service. Our goal is to stimulate both business and leisure travel to open up opportunities for Canadian companies to increase business in China and vice versa. While Beijing is an important destination in its own right, it is also a convenient connection hub for passengers who wish to travel beyond. From our hub in Beijing, we can offer connections to 123 destinations in 28 countries and regions throughout the world.”
“After 20 years of welcoming Air China to Vancouver International Airport, we are delighted that they are increasing the frequency of their non-stop service from Beijing,” said Tony Gugliotta, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Commercial Development for Vancouver Airport Authority.
“This demonstrates the success of YVR’s gateway strategy, generates jobs and economic growth here in B.C., and allows Air China to expand its business in Canada.”
Air China is a member of Star Alliance. In order to become members, all members must comply with the highest industry standards of customer service, security and technical infrastructure.
