China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

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China’s Civil Aviation Administration has increased safety communications with foreign carriers, including AirAsia Group, to enhance operational oversight and maintain safe air travel. The move reflects a focus on aviation safety amid changing practices.

China’s civil aviation authority has dialled up its safety-focused communications with some foreign carriers from Southeast Asia in recent months to enhance ties, communication and oversight. An aviation analyst said the move was made in light of changing operational practices, adding that air travel in the country remained safe. In one recent interaction, the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)’s southwest regional office held a meeting with AirAsia Group at the end of July to...