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Funds aimed at propping up small airports

The civil aviation authority is planning to offer financial incentives to regional carriers to encourage them to serve non-hub cities. Under the policy, the General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) will for the first time give sub ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Oct 10 2007

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