Stansted hails historic first China flight
Stansted Airport has welcomed its first ever passenger flight from China with the touchdown of a specially chartered China Southern Airlines A330
More than 200 Chinese VIPs, performers and artists arrived on the flight from Beijing for a special cultural event, part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games celebrations.Southern China Airlines is Asia’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, and sixth largest airline in the world.
Vice-President of China International Culture Association, Dong Junxin led the delegation, which included China’s most famous soprano Song Zuying, music producer Zhang Yadong and international magician Lousi Liu, all visiting London to perform at The Creative Cities Collection at The Barbican Arts Centre.
Stansted MD Nick Barton said: “This has been a fantastic opportunity for Stansted to showcase its fantastic facilities, superb infrastructure and proximity to London.
“We are playing our part to welcome the world to London during the Games. We have the capacity and expertise to accept any aircraft of any size from anywhere in the world, even at very short notice.
“This special flight proves the London 2012 Games are much more than just about sport, it’s about nations coming together and sharing the best that their cultures have to offer.”
