Air China

Air China is the national flag carrier of the People's Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing. Founded in 1988 following the restructuring of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), it is one of the largest airlines in the world by passengers carried and fleet size. The airline operates an extensive domestic network across China as well as international routes spanning Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and Oceania. Air China is a founding member of Star Alliance, joining in 2007, and maintains close ties with Cathay Pacific through a cross-shareholding arrangement. Air China is a publicly listed company traded on the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and London stock exchanges, and is majority-owned by China National Aviation Holding Group. It has consistently ranked among the top airlines in Asia for service quality and network reach.