East Star Ordered To Suspend Operations
Following a request from the Wuhan Municipal Government, the South Central regional branch of the Civil Aviation Administration of China has ordered East Star Airlines to suspend its operations with effect from March 15, 2009.
China's Aviation Industry Lost CNY28 Billion In 2008
Yang Guoqing, deputy director of Civil Aviation Administration of China and a deputy to the current CPPCC meeting, has disclosed to local media that China's aviation industry suffered a total loss of CNY28 billion in 2008, which is said to be the biggest loss suffered by the Chinese aviation industry in 30 years.
CAAC Promulgates New Curb On Airline Expansion
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued a new rule in a bid to prevent rapid overheating and expansion of the country's airline companies.
CAAC Asks Emergency Measures For Drought Relief
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an emergency circular, in which it asks that four measures to be taken to support the local governments' efforts in drought relief.
E-Marketing Air Tickets In China After The Demise Of "3+X"
Since October 1, 2008, when China's aviation industry changed the basis of the agent fee from the CAAC regulated system known as "3+X" to directly negotiated deals between airline and agent, there have been more and more voices for a reform on commission charges.
China Drops Domestic Fuel Surcharge
The National Development and Reform Commission and the Civil Aviation Administration of China have announced that they will suspend the fuel surcharge for domestic flights from January 25, 2009.
Hainan Airlines Gains Approval For Enlarged Business Scope
The Middle and South Regional Management Bureau of the Civil Aviation Administration of China has completed a preliminary review on Hainan Airlines' application to expand its business scope.
CAAC To Intervene Over Air Ticket Pricing
According to the China Air Transport Association, the Civil Aviation Administration of China will intervene in the pricing of 699 routes and ask airline companies not to sell air tickets at less than cost price.
CAAC Aims For Worry-free Chinese New Year Flights
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has asked all aviation service providers in the country to be fully prepared for the Spring Festival air transportation period by not only ensuring transport safety, but also keeping the passengers worry-free.
Chinese Aviation Industry Claims New Record For Flight Safety
By the end of 2008, China's civil aviation industry had created a new flight safety record of 13.75 million hours.
CAAC Signs Aviation Transportation Agreement With Angola
The Chinese Civil Aviation Administration has signed an aviation agreement with the Ministry of Transport in Angola.