China United Airlines Co., Ltd. (simplified Chinese: 中国联合航空有限公司; traditional Chinese: 中國聯合航空有限公司; pinyin: Zhōngguó Liánhé Hángkōng Yǒuxiàngōngsī) is an airline with its headquarters in Fengtai District, Beijing, People's Republic of China,[1] operating scheduled flights and charter services in co-operation with local enterprises out of Beijing Nanyuan Airport, making it the only commercial airline using this airport.[2] The airline previously had its headquarters in another area in Fengtai District, Beijing.[3]
History and Development
China United Airlines was established in 1986 as an arm of the civil transport division of the People's Liberation Army. In November 2002, all scheduled services were ceased, followed by a full suspension of flight operations in 2003 due to a Chinese governmental regulation prohibiting the Army from being directly involved in commercial activities. On June 4, 2005, the Civil Aviation Administration of China the relaunch of the airline, now with Shanghai Airlines holding 80 percent of the stake, as well as CASGC as a secondary shareholder. Even though the China United Airline has since then lost its military status, it is still allowed to use military airports, in contrast to other Chinese airlines.
Criticism to the United States
In 2000, China United Airlines spent USD$120 million to buy a Boeing 767-300ER as Jiang Zemin's private jet. Several days before its first flight, a covert listening device was discovered, which was installed on toilet, corridor, and even in Jiang's headboard. The listening device was controlled and monitored by satellite. CIA, U.S embassy in China, and China United Airlines refuse to comment on this incident.[4][5]
Destinations
- China, People's Republic of
Fleet
As of October 2013, the China United Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft with an estimated average age of 4 years:[6]
References
- ↑ "联系我们." China United Airlines. Retrieved on October 12, 2012. "北京市丰台区警备东路６号西区一号院"
- ↑ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-04-03. p. 65.
- ↑ "World Airline Directory." Flight International. 1–7 April 1998. 57. "No 14 Xisanhuan Nanlu, Beijing, 100073, China" (making it 西三环南路14号)
- ↑ BBC:江泽民专机险遭窃听
- ↑ China finds spy bugs in Jiang's Boeing jet by Damien McElroy and David Wastell; The Daily Telegraph
- ↑ China United Airlines fleet ch-aviation.ch
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