China's national flag carrier connecting the world.
Founded
1988
Headquarters
Beijing, China
Alliance
Star Alliance
Air China is the national flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing. Founded in 1988 following the restructuring of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), it operates an extensive network of domestic and international routes spanning Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and Oceania.
As a member of Star Alliance since 2007, Air China offers passengers connectivity to hundreds of destinations worldwide through partner airlines. The carrier is majority state-owned, with China National Aviation Holding Corporation as its primary shareholder.
Air China is consistently recognized among the major carriers in Asia and has received multiple Skytrax quality ratings over the years. It plays a central role in China's aviation sector alongside sister carriers Shenzhen Airlines and Air Macau.
Hubs & network
Air China's primary hubs are Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport, with secondary hubs at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Fleet
Air China operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 737, 747, 777, 787 Dreamliner, and Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330, and A350 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Air China is the only Chinese airline authorized to fly the national flag on its aircraft.
- ›It joined Star Alliance in December 2007, becoming the first Chinese mainland carrier to join a global alliance.
- ›Air China carried the Olympic torch for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
- ›The airline's phoenix tail logo is one of the most recognized aviation liveries in Asia.
- ›Air China operates one of the largest fleets among Chinese carriers, with over 400 aircraft.
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