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| Air China | | Annual revenues: | $7,230m | | Annual operating profit: | $540m | | Annual net profit: | $596m | | Operating profit margin: | 7% |
(Figures are from the period of JAN07-DEC07 in U.S. dollars.)
| Fleet: | | | Type | Number in Fleet | | A319-100 | 33 | | A320-200 | 5 | | A321-200 | 12 | | A330-200 | 20 | | A340-300 | 6 | | B737-300 | 38 | | B737-600 | 6 | | B737-700 | 20 | | B737-800 | 48 | | B747-400 | 12 | | B757-200 | 13 | | B767-200 | 2 | | B767-300 | 6 | | B777-200 | 10 | | B787-800 | 2 | |
For more detailed fleet information, visit www.ch-aviation.ch
Strengths and opportunities: - China one of the world's most dynamic growth economies with business and leisure traffic both booming to and from
- Benefiting from Beijing's blistering growth
- Giant new terminal in Beijing should ease capacity constraints
- Strong partnership with Cathay Pacific
- Putting pressure on China Eastern in Shanghai
- Owns a quarter of Shenzhen Airlines
- Lots of new planes on the way
- Star Alliance member
- Largest international route network among mainland Chinese carriers
- Big presence in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province; should emerge as strong gateway to China's interior
- Low labor costs
Weaknesses and threats: - Business still heavily regulated by government
- Potential shortage of pilots and other skilled professionals
- Reputation for service among global business travelers lacking
- Some of its overseas markets may be flown for political reasons
Financial data is sourced from company reports. The strengths and weaknesses are based on an analysis by Airline Weekly's editors. Information provided on airlineweekly.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.
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