Air China Archives - SamChui.com Sam Chui Aviation & Travel Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:27:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1con2-100x100.png Air China Archives - SamChui.com 32 32 108386868 Air China A320neo Evacuated After Engine Fire in Singapore https://samchui.com/2023/09/10/air-china-a320neo-evacuated-after-engine-fire-in-singapore/ https://samchui.com/2023/09/10/air-china-a320neo-evacuated-after-engine-fire-in-singapore/#comments Sun, 10 Sep 2023 15:42:39 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49295 On the 10th of September 2023, an Air China Airbus A320neo performed an emergency landing and evacuation at Singapore Changi Airport, after one of its engines caught fire while descending. The Airbus A320neo, with registration B-305J was performing flight CA403 from Chengdu to Singapore with 146 passengers and 9 crew onboard. However, while the aircraft […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/09/10/air-china-a320neo-evacuated-after-engine-fire-in-singapore/feed/ 1 49295 Trip Report: Flying Former Chinese Air Force One – Air China B747-400 https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/ https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/#comments Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:17:05 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=49089 I made an attempt to fly on China’s former Air Force One - an Air China B747-400 but the plane broke down after boarding. What happened? Video I started my journey at Beijing Capital Int’l Airport with a visit to the Air China domestic lounge. Watch the video to see all the features of the […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2023/08/20/trip-report-flying-former-chinese-air-force-one-air-china-b747-400/feed/ 5 49089 Aviation Weekly: News and Highlights 17-23 January https://samchui.com/2023/01/24/aviation-weekly-news-and-highlights-17-23-january/ https://samchui.com/2023/01/24/aviation-weekly-news-and-highlights-17-23-january/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:01:45 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=46937 Top News and Stories this week: Airbus Implements A350 Design Change Amid Qatar Airways Dispute Airbus has reportedly implemented design changes on the rear-section parts of its new A350s. The European manufacturer has moved from expanded copper foil (ECF) to perforated copper foil (PCF) for the layering between the carbon fuselage and outer paint on […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/08/19/airlines-still-flying-the-boeing-747/feed/ 3 36832 US, China to Each Allow 4 Weekly Flights for Airlines https://samchui.com/2020/06/16/us-china-to-each-allow-4-weekly-flights-for-airlines/ https://samchui.com/2020/06/16/us-china-to-each-allow-4-weekly-flights-for-airlines/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:58:39 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=35981 The US Department of Transportation announced on Monday 15th June, that US airlines have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China; easing a standoff on travel restrictions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. We welcome this action by the Chinese government, as an important first step to fully restore […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/06/16/us-china-to-each-allow-4-weekly-flights-for-airlines/feed/ 2 35981 China Eases International Flight Ban https://samchui.com/2020/06/04/china-eases-international-flight-ban/ https://samchui.com/2020/06/04/china-eases-international-flight-ban/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:53:26 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=35897 The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said in a statement that qualifying foreign carriers, currently barred from operating flights to mainland China, will be allowed once per weekly flights into a city of their choosing starting on 8th June. The announcement came shortly after the US vowed to ban Chinese airlines from flying to […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/06/04/china-eases-international-flight-ban/feed/ 0 35897 US To Ban Chinese Airlines From 16th June 2020 https://samchui.com/2020/06/03/trump-administration-plans-to-block-chinese-airlines-flying-into-us/ https://samchui.com/2020/06/03/trump-administration-plans-to-block-chinese-airlines-flying-into-us/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:47:32 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=35857 Reported by Reuters, the Trump administration said that it is planning to block Chinese airlines from flying into, and out of, the United States starting on 16th June; after the Chinese government effectively prevented US airlines from resuming service between the countries. The restrictions will take effect on 16th June. The order applies to Air […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/06/03/trump-administration-plans-to-block-chinese-airlines-flying-into-us/feed/ 12 35857 COVID-19: Airlines That Extend Elite Status https://samchui.com/2020/04/05/covid-19-airlines-that-extend-elite-status/ https://samchui.com/2020/04/05/covid-19-airlines-that-extend-elite-status/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2020 16:33:08 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=34735 As the coronavirus continues to dramatically impact travel across the globe, many business travellers have cancelled their future trips. Airlines’ frequent flyer programs will also see a drastic drop in the number of elite members, if they keep the current requirement. In response, many airlines are extending the elite status for frequent travellers. Below is a […]

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]]> https://samchui.com/2020/04/05/covid-19-airlines-that-extend-elite-status/feed/ 7 34735 Special Flights To Transport Medical Supplies From China https://samchui.com/2020/03/31/special-flights-to-transport-medical-supplies-from-china/ https://samchui.com/2020/03/31/special-flights-to-transport-medical-supplies-from-china/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:57:09 +0000 https://samchui.com/?p=34480 With the coronavirus spreading to 201 countries and regions worldwide, an unprecedented amount of essential medical supplies are needed. This includes face masks, gloves, ventilators and test kits. Aviation is the first choice when it comes to transporting cargo like these. Aircraft can reach any corner on earth, fast and safe. This unique situation has […]

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