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Air China becomes first Chinese 747-8 customer

Air China becomes first Chinese 747-8 customer

8 March 2011 Airline News

Air China has become the first Chinese customer to order the new 747-8 Intercontinental from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The carrier has signed an agreement to purchase five of the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747-8s.

Air China offers flight-shuttle link-up

Air China offers flight-shuttle link-up

24 December 2010 Airline News

Air China has become the first Chinese airline to offer combined tickets that include domestic flights and shuttle bus services to nearby cities. The first combined flight-shuttle bus ticket will connect Tianjin via shuttle bus with domestic flights passing through Beijing.

Rolls-Royce bounces back from turbulence

Rolls-Royce bounces back from turbulence

Rolls-Royce has begun to recover from recent travails following the confirmation of lucrative contracts with Air China and TAM Airlines. The British engine manufacturer has been under the spotlight in recent weeks, following the emergency landing of Qantas Flight QF32 in Singapore.