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Tianjin Airlines is starting to expand overseas, with the launching of its new Xi'an to London route.

Tianjin Airlines to Launch Direct Flight to London

Nov 10, 2016 08:50 AM EST

Tianjin Airlines made an official announcement on Tuesday on its plan to launch a new flight route from London to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, come May 2017.

Chinese company Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group (RIFA) has offered a takeover bid to acquire majority control of New Zealand's Airwork Holdings.

China's RIFA Makes $148M Takeover Bid for Aviation Firm Airwork Holdings

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 04, 2016 10:01 AM EDT

Chinese company Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group (RIFA) has agreed to acquire majority control of New Zealand's specialist aviation firm Airwork Holdings Limited.

Air China launched on Wednesday a direct flight between Beijing and Warsaw.

Air China Launches Beijing-Warsaw Non-Stop Flight

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 22, 2016 04:46 PM EDT

Air China has officially launched regular flights between Beijing and Warsaw, the very first direct flight to Poland by an Asian airline.

AECC aims to become a major player in global aviation.

China Creates Company to Develop World-Class Aircraft Engines

Ellie Froilan |

Aug 30, 2016 07:13 AM EDT

China has introduced a new state-owned aircraft engine maker called Aero Engine Corp. of China (AECC) to decrease its dependence on Western suppliers for its aviation industry.

China's First Self-developed Large Passenger Jetliner C919 Rolls Off Production Line

China Sees Improved Flight Safety in 2015, Growth in Aircraft Manufacturing Industry Expected

JB Cach |

Jan 04, 2016 10:49 AM EST

China saw improvements in the flight safety sector in 2015, and this is expected to translate to substantial growth in the aircraft manufacturing industry.

Chinese Airliner Flies from Shanghai to Beijing on Waste Cooking Oil

Sami Ghanmi |

Mar 23, 2015 12:21 AM EDT

Hainan Airlines has conducted the flight using a Boeing 737 as part of a government effort to promote environmental sustainability.

U.N. Aviation Arm Picks Chinese Woman As New Chief

Arlene Lim |

Mar 13, 2015 08:46 AM EDT

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of the United Nations made a milestone on Wednesday as it appointed a woman as its head for the first time.

Flying Tigers Exhibit Opens In Washington

Dan Weisman |

Nov 21, 2014 07:52 AM EST

A traveling exhibit of some 180 photographs recounting the history of the World War II airplane fighter squadrons known as the Flying Tigers opened this week in Washington D.C.

Australia Launches First ISIL Air Strike In Iraq

Christl Leong |

Oct 09, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Australia has dropped two bombs at targeted Islamic State (ISIL) locations, the first air strike the country has launched since it approved the initiative, a security official said on Thursday.