Chinese Authorities Appears To Lift Ban On New Privately-Owned Carriers

China appears to be lifting its six-year ban on privately-owned airlines, provisionally approving the establishment of a carrier in Yunnan, a southwestern province, that will have no direct government links. Ruili Airlines, which plans to operate six Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft, will be...

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