Big plans for Hainan

The fourth biggest airline in China, Hainan Airlines has revealed some pretty big expansion plans today. The airline says it will acquire aviation assets valued at 10.48 billion yuan ($1.64 billion) in five companies in order to boost its route network and competitive edge.

The carrier will issue shares to a maximum of 10 investors to raise around 7 billion yuan which it will then use to buy more aircraft and six other projects including pilot training and engine maintenance.

Not only does the airliner want to expand its network, it also wants to develop further in the aviation world through acquisitions. “With the acquisitions, the airline will be able to expand the routes, strengthen development in aviation maintenance, flight training and other services,” the airline said in a statement on the Shanghai stock exchange.

Hainan Airlines Ships Bamboo from Chengdu to Canada for Calgary Pandas

Four giant pandas named Da Mao, Er Shun, Jia Yueyue and Jia Panpan made their debut at the Calgary Zoo earlier this month from their exclusive, newly constructed home, Panda Passage. 

The first two pandas in Canada can be dated back to February 1988. At the time, "International Ambassadors of Friendship", Qun Qun and Xi Xi, came for a short stay of seven months.

To best prepare for the new group of pandas' arrival, Calgary zoo not only constructed the Panda Passage with four carefully-designed areas but also organized a team of panda experts to take care of the family's eating and living. What's more, Calgary zoo collaborated with Hainan Airlines to ship bamboo directly from Chengdu to Calgary. Calgary zoo is one of the first zoos outside of China to provide pandas with the 'taste of home'.

United Airlines increases economic stake in Azul to 8.0%

Azul has announced that current shareholder United Airlines has just concluded a private preferred share transaction with Hainan Airlines. The transaction increased United's economic stake in Azul from 3.7% to 8.0%.

Hainan Airlines to Launch Tel Aviv-Guangzhou Service on 2nd August

Hainan Airlines announced the launch of nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Guangzhou scheduled to start on August 2, 2018. The route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner three flights a week. Following the rollout of Tel Aviv-Beijing and Tel Aviv-Shanghai services, this is Hainan Airlines' third direct flight between Tel Aviv and China. Following the flight from Tel Aviv to Beijing and the flight from Tel Aviv to Shanghai, this is Hainan Airlines' third direct flight between Tel Aviv and China. This new route will deliver a new level of convenience for Israelis when they travel to China while creating more possibilities for business cooperation between Israeli and Chinese companies. 

Hainan Airlines Launches Shenzhen-Brussels and Shenzhen-Madrid Nonstop Services

Hainan Airlines launched nonstop service between Shenzhen and Brussels on March 20 then followed up with the rollout of a similar service between Shenzhen and Madrid on March 22. Following the success of the Beijing-Brussels and Shanghai (Pudong)-Brussels services, the Shenzhen-Brussels service is Hainan Airlines' third direct flight service to the Belgian capital while the Shenzhen-Madrid service is the airline's first direct international route between mainland China and Spain. The launch of the two services, which further complement Hainan Airlines' European route network, will allow both China and Europe to benefit from the Chinese government's One Belt, One Road initiative and provide more convenience for passengers travelling between China and Belgium, Spain and other European countries.

Hainan Airlines to Launch First Ever Direct Flights from Beijing to Dublin and Edinburgh in June

Today. Hainan Airlines, mainland China's only Skytrax Five-Star airline, held a press conference at the Irish Embassy in Beijing, announcing the launch of new direct flight services between Beijing, Dublin and Edinburgh, scheduled to start on June 12. The routes, which are the first direct flights offered from Beijing to Dublin and Edinburgh, will be serviced by an Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft on every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

At a ceremony at the Irish Embassy in Beijing, Hainan Airlines signed cooperation agreements with the Dublin Airport, the Edinburgh Airport, Tourism Ireland and VisitScotland, seeking to play a leading role in deepening economic and cultural ties between China, Ireland and Scotland.

Hainan Airlines Launch Changsha - London Route

Hainan Airlines have announced they plan to launch a new non-stop service between London Heathrow Airport and Changsha Huanghua International Airport on 23rd March 2018.  The new service follows the roll-out of the Manchester-Beijing service and will be Hainan Airlines' second direct flight between the United Kingdom and China.

Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, is the political, economic, cultural and technological hub of the province, and one of China's famous historical cities. Yuelu Academy, Orange Island Park and Aiwan Pavilion are all must-see destinations. Unique Hunan cuisine also lets diners indulge in pleasures without stop.

Hainan Airlines Named the Cleanest Transpacific Airline

Recently, The International Council on Clean Energy (ICCT) released their new study on fuel-efficiency for 20 airlines operating nonstop flights between the mainland United States, East Asia and Oceania in 2016. China's Hainan Airlines and Japan's All Nippon Airways ranked the first in efficiency performance, leading the least-performing carrier--Qantas Airways--by 64%.

Hainan Airline's high performance reflects its use of Boeing's fuel-efficient aircraft: Dreamliner 787. Of Hainan's 3,200 transpacific flights, covering 9 bases in America and accounting for 14 US-China routes in total, the carrier used Dreamliner 787 for over 80% of these flights. The company currently owns the most US-China routes as well as the biggest fleet of Dreamliner 787, with the total number of 26 aircraft. The use of this aircraft reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 16% compare to other models of aircraft. It also provides travelers with a more comfortable and safe flying experience.

Hainan Airlines to launch Madrid-Shenzhen Non-Stop Service

Hainan Airlines will officially launch non-stop service between Madrid and Shenzhen on 22nd March 2018. The route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with two round-trip flights weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. This will be Hainan Airlines' first direct service between China and Spain.
Shenzhen is located in southern China, adjacent to Hong Kong. Shenzhen's picturesque coast, pleasant climate and varied theme parks have turned the city into an attractive travel destination. As a key economic hub in southern China, Shenzhen leads in several sectors, including IT, finance and innovative technologies. The splendid city has attracted the world's attention with its amazing growth rate.
After arriving at Shenzhen, travellers can fly on to other Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an, via Hainan Airlines' domestic network. Hainan Airlines recently also launched three non-stop international routes: Shenzhen-Auckland, Shenzhen-Brisbane and Shenzhen-Cairns, providing another high-quality choice for Spanish travellers en route to New Zealand and Australia.

Hainan Airlines to Launch Vancouver Tianjin Shenzhen Service on 25th May

Hainan Airlines is scheduled to launch a new service between Vancouver, Tianjin and Shenzhen on 25th May. 

The new flights follow the roll-out of the Toronto - Beijing and Calgary - Beijing services and this will be Hainan

Airlines' third flight between Canada and China as well as the airline's 15th service to a destination in the US and Canada.

As 2018 has been proclaimed as the Canada-China Year of Tourism, the launch of the new service will take the cooperation between the two countries on tourism to a new level. 2018 also marks the 10th anniversary of Hainan Airlines' first flight to a destination in North America. Over the past 10 years, Hainan Airlines' route network covering North America has experienced rapid development. In addition to the direct routes to and from destinations in Canada, Hainan Airlines has launched 12 services between cities in the US, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Jose, Chicago, Boston and New York, and major cities in China.

Hainan Airlines, one of the Top 10 SKYTRAX carriers, will provide the same level of five-star services on the Vancouver=Tianjin=Shenzhen route as the airline does on all its other routes. Travelers can also reach many more exciting destinations through Hainan Airlines' extensive combined transportation offerings.

Hainan Airlines Heading To Brussels - New Non-Stop Service

Hainan Airlines will officially launch a non-stop service between Shenzhen and Brussels on March 20th 2018. Following the launch of the Beijing=Brussels and Shanghai Pudong=Brussels services, this will be Hainan Airlines' third direct flight from China to Brussels. The route increases the number of options for travellers flying between China, Belgium and other countries across Europe.

The route will be serviced by a Boeing 787 deluxe wide-body aircraft, with two round-trip flights weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The service's business class features spacious and comfortable cabins, 180-degree adjustable lie-flat seats, BOSE headsets and Bvlgari toiletry bags. Passengers in all classes will have access to an exclusive on-demand entertainment system and a gourmet selection of Western and Oriental meals.

In 2017, Hainan Airlines was listed among the Top 10 SKYTRAX carriers, becoming the first mainland Chinese airline receiving this honour. It has not had a major accident in its 25 years of operation. In the future, the airline will continue to offer high-quality aviation services, providing travellers worldwide with more convenient and safe travelling experiences.

Hainan Airlines launches non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia

Hainan Airlines launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, which took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport at 1050 pm on December 19, 2017, Beijing time, landed at Cairns Airport at 830 am on December 20, 2017, local time. Following the roll-out of the Shenzhen-Brisbane service on September 20, 2017, this will be Hainan Airlines' second direct flight service from Shenzhen to Queensland as well as the airline's sixth direct flight service to Australia.

With the launch of the new service, Hainan Airlines will have established a route network in Australia spanning three eastern states and four major cities, with 12 round-trip flights weekly. The route, with two round-trip flights weekly, will be serviced by an Airbus A330 deluxe wide-body aircraft with spacious cabins. Business Class passengers will be provided with 180-degree lie-flat seating with an in-seat massage feature, Bose headsets and top quality BVLGARI toiletry bags. Passengers in all classes will have access to an exclusive on-demand entertainment system and a gourmet selection of Western and Oriental meals. 

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Hainan Airlines' Beijing-Chicago transoceanic passenger flight using biofuels lands successfully

At 12:55 am on November 21, 2017, local time, the maiden voyage of Hainan Airlines flight HU497 successfully landed at Chicago O'Hare Airport after spending 12 hours and 40 minutes in the air. The landing signalled the success of its first transoceanic passenger flight using biofuels on the Beijing-Chicago route, providing a solid demonstration of Sino-US cooperation in terms of environmental responsibility.

The ceremony in celebration of the success of the maiden flight was held on the parking apron at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with flight partner Boeing and media journalists jointly witnessing the important moment.

To highlight the resolve to discover and deploy sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, the Hainan Airlines flight not only used biofuels for the passenger flight, but also invited passengers to participate in fun yet informative interactive activities, and promote the "green travel-carbon offset" public interest project jointly launched by Hainan Airlines and the China Green Carbon Foundation. In addition, a series of events focused on educating the general public on how to engage in environmentally responsible travel were also launched. 

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Hainan Airlines Launches First Non-Stop Service between New York and Chengdu and Chongqing in Western China

Hainan Airlines, a division of the HNA Group and mainland China's only Skytrax Five-Star airline, this week begins two new routes between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Chinese cities of Chengdu and Chongqing. In conjunction with the route launches, Hainan Airline's parent-company, HNA Group, is supporting a series of New York City events including Lincoln Center's Fall Gala, the China Institute's Blue Cloud Gala and the Asia Society's Game Changer Awards.

Services to Chongqing commence on October 21 and to Chengdu on October 27 from JFK's Terminal 4. Each route will operate twice weekly on Hainan Airline's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. With a capacity of over 60,000 passengers per year, it is the only non-stop service offered between New York City and China's rapidly growing Sichuan province. Chongqing to New York will be Hainan Airlines' longest flight route—nearly 7573 miles.

First biofuel flight for Hainan

Hainan Airlines of China has completed the country's first flight powered by fuel made from waste cooking oil.

               

The Boeing 737 aircraft had been configured and modified slightly for the purpose of the flight, which took off from Shanghai on Saturday with 100 passengers aboard going to Beijing.

 

The cooking oil collected from restaurants was used by top Chinese oil company Sinopec to refine the oil and form the special the biofuel. Hainan Airlines vice president Pu Ming personally piloted the flight which used 50-50 mix of biofuel and conventional jet fuel.

Hong Kong-based airlines Dragonair announced a few days ago it had been planning to make China's first ever commercial flight using recycled oil, however, the airline was eventually forced to postpone the flight due permit problems. 

According to reports the biofuel used in the Hainan Airlines should emit 50 to 80 per cent less carbon dioxide than traditional aviation fuels, significantly reducing air traffic pollution. 

Hainan Airlines Starts Beijing - Boston

 A Chinese airline has begun offering the first nonstop service from Boston to Beijing.

Hainan Airlines is offering a least four nonstop flights a week in each direction between Boston and Beijing on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with connections offered to other cities in China including Shanghai.

Flight 481 touched down at Logan International Airport on Friday, becoming the first direct service ever linking Boston and mainland China — and shaving about six hours off of current travel between the two cities. Flight 482 left the Massachusetts capital later Friday and was scheduled to arrive in Beijing Saturday evening.

The Massachusetts Port Authority says the route will meet the strong demand for travel between Beijing and Boston's tourism attractions, higher education institution as well as health care, finance and the biotechnology industries.