One month later, Air China spent HK$6.3 billion (US$813 million) to raise its stake in Cathay Pacific from 17.5% to 30%, expanding its presence in Hong Kong. In July 2009, Air China acquired $19.3 million of shares from its troubled subsidiary Air Macau, lifting its stake in the carrier from 51% to 80.9%. It became a member of the alliance on 12 December 2007 alongside Shanghai Airlines. In 2006, Air China signed an agreement to join the Star Alliance. On 15 December 2004, Air China was successfully listed on the Hong Kong and London Stock Exchanges. In October 2002, Air China consolidated with the China National Aviation Holding and China Southwest Airlines. The merger created a group with assets of 56 billion Yuan (US$8.63 billion), and a fleet of 118 aircraft. Before this acquisition, Air China was the country's fourth largest domestic airline. In January 2001, the former CAAC's ten airlines agreed on a merger plan, according to which Air China was to acquire China Southwest Airlines. Air China was given chief responsibility for intercontinental flights and took over the CAAC's long haul aircraft ( Boeing 747s, 767s, and 707s) and routes. History Early years Air China Boeing 747SP at Zürich Airport in 1992Īir China was established and commenced operations on 1 July 1988 as a result of the Chinese government's decision in late 1987 to split the operating divisions of Civil Aviation Administration of China ( CAAC Airlines) into six separate airlines: Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, China Northern, China Southwest, and China Northwest. The airline joined Star Alliance in 2007. In 2017, the airline carried 102 million domestic and international passengers with an average load factor of 81%. Air China's flight operations are based primarily at Beijing Capital International Airport. Air China's headquarters are in Shunyi District, Beijing. China International Airlines, Company Limited by SharesĪir China Limited ( Chinese: 中国国际航空公司) is the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China and one of the 'Big Three' mainland Chinese airlines (alongside China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines).

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