Air China

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS October 18, 2025

Air China Flight Diverts to Shanghai After Battery Fire in Cabin

AviationNews – An Air China flight en route from Hangzhou to Seoul made a safe emergency landing in Shanghai on Saturday after a passenger’s lithium…

Civilian aviation news, EXTRA NEWS July 15, 2025

Close Call at 35,000 ft Over Siberia

AviationNews When & Where Date: July 6, 2025 Location: Over Tuva, a mountainous and remote region in southern Siberia, near the Mongolian border. The Aircraft…

Civilian aviation news March 18, 2021

Air China to buy 18 Airbus A320neo jets from GECAS subsidiary

BEIJING (Reuters) – Air China will buy 18 Airbus A320neo jets from AFS Investments Inc, a subsidiary of aircraft lessor GECAS, the airline said on…

Civilian aviation news August 11, 2018

Air China takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Air China has taken delivery of its first A350-900 in Toulouse today. The national flag carrier is the first Chinese mainland customer to order and…

Civilian aviation news January 8, 2016

Boeing, Air China Finalize Order for Six 777-300ERs

Order bolsters Air China’s growing widebody fleet for international expansion SEATTLE, Jan. 8, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Air China today announced an order for…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2015

Air China takes delivery of its 50th A330

Flag carrier becomes China’s first to operate the longer range 242 tonnes version 30 September 2015 China’s flag carrier Air China has taken delivery of…

Civilian aviation news September 7, 2015

50th A330 for Air China successfully completes maiden flight

China’s first A330-300 with higher maximum take-off weight 7 September 2015 The 50th A330 to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first…

General Aviation News December 22, 2014

Air China’s Commitment for 60 737s

Air China has committed to purchase 60 737s, including Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX airplanes. The commitment when finalized will be valued at more than…

Civilian aviation news September 30, 2014

Boeing, Air China Celebrate Airline’s First 747-8 Intercontinental

Airline becomes first Asian customer to take delivery of Boeing’s newest passenger jumbo jet EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air…

Civilian aviation news April 22, 2009

Air China Cargo Receives 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter

China’s TAECO completes combi-to-freighter conversion XIAMEN, China, April 22, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], Air China Cargo and TAECO (Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Co.) today celebrated…