![]() 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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