Chinese airlines
Coverage of Chinese airlines in the Nexus archive.
- Thousands of flights cancelled as Typhoon Bavi hits eastern China bringing heavy rains
Typhoon Bavi caused thousands of flight and train cancellations in eastern China, with over 2,800 flights likely to be cancelled. More than 2.4 million people were evacuated as the storm hit the region, marking the second major storm in a week.
- Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang
China’s domestically made C909 regional jet, which struggles against Airbus and Boeing, is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang, with 30 aircraft operating on over 120 routes since June 2023.
- Why China's airlines suffer more from the Iran war than global rivals
China's airlines are disproportionately affected by geopolitical tensions in Iran, facing elevated jet fuel costs and vulnerability to competition from domestic alternatives. Unlike global carriers, Chinese airlines lack effective hedging strategies and face customer attrition to cheaper high-speed rail services, compounding their operational challenges.