 | Passengers aboard a China Southern Airlines flight, which became the first Chinese carrier to land on Taiwan soil in more than 55 years, arrive in Taipei January 29, 2005. The flight carrying 241 passengers arrived from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. Taiwan and China launched historic charter flights on Saturday with commercial jets flying non-stop between the foes for the first time in more than 55 years, raising hopes for permanent air links and better ties. click to open  |
 | Crew of China Southern Airlines, which became the first Chinese carrier to land on Taiwan soil in more than 55 years, arrive in Taipei after their 80-minute flight from the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou January 29, 2005. Taiwan and China launched historic charter flights on Saturday with commercial jets flying non-stop between the foes for the first time in more than 55 years, raising hopes for permanent air links and better ties. click to open |
 | A guide light sits on the landing tarmac in front of a China Southern aircraft parking at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport August 2, 2004. The $2.4 billion airport will open on Thursday and is expected to pose a threat to Hong Kong's position as Asia's second biggest air transport hub. click to open |
 | The $2.4 billion Guangzhou Baiyuan International airport will open on August 5th 2004. Photo shows a China Southern aircraft parks on the tarmac at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport August 2, 2004. click to open |
 | An Airbus A320 is being used by China Southern Airlines. The airline agreed to buy 21 Airbus aircraft, Chinese President Hu Jintao said during a press conference in Paris on Jan 27th 2004. click to open |
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