Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, marking another step in the isolated nation's gradual reopening and providing a lifeline for its economy as China is its largest trading partner. The resumption also complements renewed train services between the capitals, though new restrictions apply to passengers.
Air China has announced that it will resume flights to Pyongyang, North Korea, starting from March 30th, indicating a potential easing of travel restrictions.
Air China is set to resume flights to North Korea by the end of the month, following the earlier restart of train services, indicating a gradual reopening of travel links.
Shandong Airlines, a subsidiary of Air China, plans to lease 10 Boeing 737 aircraft in deals valued at approximately US$400 million, indicating China's continued demand for American jets to refresh its aging fleet.
Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Delhi, a move welcomed by the Chinese embassy as enhancing trade and tourism ties and signaling improving relations between India and China.
China's national carrier Air China will resume passenger flights between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time in six years, with flights scheduled to restart on August 2.
Air China has expanded its international network by opening two new flight routes connecting to Brussels, enhancing travel options between China and Belgium.
Taiwan's defense ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 16 entering its Air Defence Identification Zone, marking a return of large-scale flights after an unusual absence in the Taiwan Strait.
North Korea and China are set to resume passenger train services after a six-year hiatus, signaling a potential easing of border restrictions and increased bilateral exchanges.