Air China @ The China Perspective

September 24,2007

By TONY JIN

The fate of China Eastern Airlines is hanging in the balance as a takeover battle involving Singapore Airlines, Air China and Cathay Pacific intensifies. In a timely article penned days before the latter airlines entered the fray, Dai Qian of the China Business News looked at consolidation pressure in China’s aviation sector

Air China moves to block China Eastern's Singapore deal

September 24,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Soaring airlines give Shanghai stocks lift

September 21,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Air NZ-Air China sign code-share deal

June 28,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Air New Zealand will run code-sharing flights with Air China from July 1 in an effort to tap the thriving Chinese market ahead of the 2008 Olympics, the Shanghai Business Journal reported. The Kiwi carrier said Air China will code-share on flights between Shanghai and New Zealand’s largest city Auckland, plus some flights connecting New Zealand and its neighbor Australia. The Kiwi carrier will code-share on Air China’s flights between Chinese and Australian cities. Shanghai is currently the only Chinese city connected directly to New Zealand. To keep up with surging demand, Air New Zealand will extend its air services to Shanghai from three to five flights per week starting in October.

The China Perspective for June 7

June 07,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Property watchdog targets 3 developers

China Eastern Airlines approves 24% stake sale

Shanghai geared up for precious metal futures

The China Perspective for May 31

May 31,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Asian stocks follow China’s slump

World Bank raises China growth estimate

Possible US$930 million offer for China Eastern

The China Perspective for May 28

May 28,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Coal trading system another step to pricing reforms

Bonds fall while stock indices rise

Tax clarification on second-hand houses

Air China to Expand Fleet and Cargo

March 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Flag carrier Air China Ltd. said on Tuesday it would set aside over US$2 billion in 2007, mainly to buy Boeing and Airbus jets, as executives said they hoped Beijing would inject cash into an ailing aviation sector, Reuters reported.

Is the Chinese Aviation Sector Ready for Consolidation?

March 09,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Recent reports suggest that China's three state-owned airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, may merge to form a holdings corporation that will replace their separate operations. This could serve as the first move towards a reorganization of the civil aviation sector. Is China ready for such a move?

Air China and Qunar Team Up

February 28,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Air China and Qunar.com announced in a statement today a comprehensive marketing and distribution agreement. Air China, China's leading domestic and international airline, agreed to provide travel search engine Qunar.com a comprehensive list of flight information, availability and prices, to be marketed to travelers in China via Qunar.com.

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Established in 2002, Air China is the biggest carrier air passenger, air cargo and airline related services in China. Primarily based in Beijing, Air China Limited has a network of domestic and international routes serving 70 domestic and 36 international destinations. The Company operates in segments of airline operations, engineering services, airport terminal services, air catering services and other airline-related services. Air China has total assets of RMB 51.74 billion, 23000 employees and handling capacity of 5.17 billion tons. Air China had revenues rose 14 percent to 38.29 billion yuan in 2005 but net income only rose 1 percent to 2.41 billion yuan. Although passenger division, cargo and airline operations have generated higher sales, net income remained low because of rising oil prices, higher employee compensation costs as well as higher aircraft and engine operating lease expenses.

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	Chinese carriers to step up cooperation September 24,2007 By TONY JIN The fate of China Eastern Airlines is hanging in the balance as a takeover battle involving Singapore Airlines, Air China and Cathay Pacific intensifies. In a timely article penned days before the latter airlines entered the fray, Dai Qian of the China Business News looked at consolidation pressure in China’s aviation sector Air China moves to block China Eastern's Singapore deal September 24,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Soaring airlines give Shanghai stocks lift September 21,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Air NZ-Air China sign code-share deal June 28,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Air New Zealand will run code-sharing flights with Air China from July 1 in an effort to tap the thriving Chinese market ahead of the 2008 Olympics, the Shanghai Business Journal reported. The Kiwi carrier said Air China will code-share on flights between Shanghai and New Zealand’s largest city Auckland, plus some flights connecting New Zealand and its neighbor Australia. The Kiwi carrier will code-share on Air China’s flights between Chinese and Australian cities. Shanghai is currently the only Chinese city connected directly to New Zealand. To keep up with surging demand, Air New Zealand will extend its air services to Shanghai from three to five flights per week starting in October. The China Perspective for June 7 June 07,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Property watchdog targets 3 developers China Eastern Airlines approves 24% stake sale Shanghai geared up for precious metal futures The China Perspective for May 31 May 31,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Asian stocks follow China’s slump World Bank raises China growth estimate Possible US$930 million offer for China Eastern The China Perspective for May 28 May 28,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Coal trading system another step to pricing reforms Bonds fall while stock indices rise Tax clarification on second-hand houses Air China to Expand Fleet and Cargo March 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Flag carrier Air China Ltd. said on Tuesday it would set aside over US$2 billion in 2007, mainly to buy Boeing and Airbus jets, as executives said they hoped Beijing would inject cash into an ailing aviation sector, Reuters reported. Is the Chinese Aviation Sector Ready for Consolidation? March 09,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Recent reports suggest that China's three state-owned airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, may merge to form a holdings corporation that will replace their separate operations. This could serve as the first move towards a reorganization of the civil aviation sector. Is China ready for such a move? Air China and Qunar Team Up February 28,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Air China and Qunar.com announced in a statement today a comprehensive marketing and distribution agreement. Air China, China's leading domestic and international airline, agreed to provide travel search engine Qunar.com a comprehensive list of flight information, availability and prices, to be marketed to travelers in China via Qunar.com. 1 2 3 4 5	Established in 2002, Air China is the biggest carrier air passenger, air cargo and airline related services in China. Primarily based in Beijing, Air China Limited has a network of domestic and international routes serving 70 domestic and 36 international destinations. The Company operates in segments of airline operations, engineering services, airport terminal services, air catering services and other airline-related services. Air China has total assets of RMB 51.74 billion, 23000 employees and handling capacity of 5.17 billion tons. Air China had revenues rose 14 percent to 38.29 billion yuan in 2005 but net income only rose 1 percent to 2.41 billion yuan. Although passenger division, cargo and airline operations have generated higher sales, net income remained low because of rising oil prices, higher employee compensation costs as well as higher aircraft and engine operating lease expenses. Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR News of iPhone deal between Apple and China Mobile? Shanxi stainless steel maker buys parent’s power plant CB Richard Ellis acquires high-end Shanghai complex Youngor 1H net profit up 49% to US$284m Quake erodes profits at Sichuan white goods maker COSCO builds world’s biggest semi-submersible vessel Jiangxi to develop aviation hub China launches global hunt for SOE compliance chiefs Kunming Machine Tool 1H net profit up 57% Shenzhen Fortune launches $29.25m VC fund Go to Complete List >

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