About Su Wu
With over a decade of work experience in civil aviation, Su Wu brings a background in engineering to Simple Flying. With an interest in aviation's history, progress, and achievements, he is dedicated to improving the understanding of China's aviation developments.
Why do you love aviation?
Watching airplanes roaring into the sky always used to make my blood boil with excitement when I was a child.
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
The first time I flew on a large airplane was a Boeing 747. To this day, the sensation of seeing its enormity up close remains vivid in my memory.
What is your industry focus?
The logic of the commercial society is similar everywhere. Even though the civil aviation industry in China is still a highly government-regulated business, there are many interesting and far-reaching events that have occurred and are happening here. I am committed to sharing more in-depth and intriguing stories about Chinese civil aviation with Western readers.
Latest Articles
Hainan Airlines Begins Daily Flights On Beijing-Moscow Route Following Attack
Multiple major Chinese airlines are offering free refunds for passengers who have purchased tickets to Moscow within one month after the attack.
What Is American Airlines' Premium Economy Offering On International Flights?
Looking at the carrier's long-haul offering.
Financial Woes: Pacific Airlines Vietnam Halts Flights To Allow Restructure
The fierce competition in Vietnam's domestic aviation market has led to Pacific Airlines being forced to halt operations for restructuring.
Shenzhen-Mexico City: China's New Longest Route Will Be The 7th Globally
This also marks the first resumption of direct flights between China and Mexico after the pandemic.
China Extends Visa Free Policy To Citizens Of 6 European Countries
Since November last year, 11 European countries have granted visa-free status to China.
Taipei Flights Face Chaos Amid Emergency Runway Repairs
The public questioned the management capability of the Taiwanese authorities for the chaos.
China's COMAC Launches 1st International Demonstration Flight Tour
COMAC's Southeast Asia demonstration flight tour will take place in five countries: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
How US DOT's US-China Announcement Will Impact Airline Operations
Number of China-US flights is about to increase for the fifth time, but it still remains at only one-third of the pre-pandemic level.
China Southern Reportedly Refused To Fly A Disabled Passenger
China Southern Airlines' refusal to board a disabled passenger traveling alone has sparked significant controversy.
Tibet Airlines Orders 40 COMAC C919s At The Singapore Airshow
COMAC secures the first order of the new year.
Russia's Volga-Dnepr Airlines Launches New Moscow-Xinjiang Route
The passenger and cargo routes in the Uighur people gathered Kashgar region are gradually recovering.
Chinese International Passengers Remain Under 40% Of 2019 Levels
The recovery situation of China's civil aviation in 2023 shows a stark contrast between domestic and international routes.
Air China Expected To Fly Panda From South Korea
South Korean netizens express regret that Fu Bao cannot return to China on a Korean Air flight.
Why Cathay Pacific's Newest Lounge Is At A Chinese Ferry Port
Cathay Pacific is making further efforts to strengthen its connections with mainland China.
Cathay Pacific Hires 100 Cabin Crew From Mainland China
Cathay Pacific Airways continues recruitment post-pandemic, this time hiring 100 cabin crew members from mainland China.
7 Years Missing: Indian Air Force Antonov An-32 Wreckage Discovered
Wreckage of IAF’s AN-32 aircraft has been traced, seven-and-a-half years after it went missing.
China Eastern Introduces COMAC C919 On Beijing-Shanghai Flights
China Eastern Airlines is deploying the C919 aircraft on China's busiest air routes.
Air Serbia Eyes China Flights With Addition Of 2 Widebody Airbus A330s
Air Serbia is set to expand its widebody fleet, potentially deploying it on routes to China.
Russia Still Wants To Collaborate With China On Long-Range Aircraft Program
Russia hopes to leverage its strengths to provide crucial components for the C929 project.
Another Route: How Jetstar Asia Is Expanding In China
The new flight route will further strengthen the connection between Wuxi City and Singapore.