Air China Takes Delivery of Boeing 787-9 B-228R
Air China is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, further strengthening the carrier’s long-haul and premium fleet capabilities.
Air China is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, further strengthening the carrier’s long-haul and premium fleet capabilities.
Air China is on the verge of introducing a new Airbus A321neo to its fleet, signaling another step in the carrier’s ongoing modernization and expansion efforts.
Air China has officially launched a new nonstop service between Beijing Capital International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, strengthening air connectivity between China and the United Arab Emirates and reinforcing ties between two major political and economic centers.
Air China Launches Beijing–Abu Dhabi Nonstop Flights, establishing a new direct air connection between the capitals of China and the United Arab Emirates and expanding the airline’s long-haul international network.
Air China is set to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN 12678), as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The A319-153N variant is optimized for regional and high-altitude operations, offering enhanced performance and efficiency over earlier models.
Air China has completed the sale of a retired Boeing 747-400, marking another step in the carrier’s efforts to raise cash from non-active aircraft assets. The transaction was finalized for US $13.6 million, with the deal covering aircraft MSN 25882, which had spent its entire career flying under the Chinese flag carrier.
Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Aviation Group, has officially received its second Airbus A330-200P2F, further strengthening its growing freighter operations. The delivery underlines the carrier’s continued role in supporting China’s expanding air cargo market, particularly amid the country’s increasing reliance on converted widebody freighters to handle growing logistics demand.
AirAsia is exploring a potential fleet expansion with the COMAC C919, marking what could become a historic order for the Chinese-built narrowbody aircraft. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, AirAsia’s parent company, revealed during the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong that the group is in active discussions with COMAC to acquire the type. If finalized, this would make AirAsia the first foreign…
Boeing has officially removed the final 737 MAX aircraft from its long-term storage site in Moses Lake, Washington, marking the conclusion of a six-year chapter that began when the type was grounded worldwide in 2019. At one point, Boeing had more than 450 aircraft parked at Moses Lake, awaiting delivery due to the global grounding and subsequent disruptions.
Air China is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured by Boeingand identified under serial number 60922. This latest narrowbody jet will support the airline’s domestic and regional network expansion, enhancing efficiency and passenger comfort.