China General Aviation
Encyclopedia
China General Aviation (Corporation - CGAC) was an airline
based in the People's Republic of China
. It was based in Nanjing
and operated a fleet of 12 Yakovlev Yak-42D
and later a few Boeing 737-300
aircraft. It was acquired by China Eastern Airlines
in 1997.
aircraft were transferred to China Eastern Airlines
.
crashed into a pond past the runway after takeoff from Nanjing Airport. 8 of the 10 crew members and 100 of the 116 passengers died.
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
based in the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
. It was based in Nanjing
Nanjing
' is the capital of Jiangsu province in China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions...
and operated a fleet of 12 Yakovlev Yak-42D
Yakovlev Yak-42
The Yakovlev Yak-42 is a 100/120-seat three-engined mid-range passenger jet. It was designed as a replacement for several obsolete Aeroflot jets as a mid-range passenger jet...
and later a few Boeing 737-300
Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
aircraft. It was acquired by China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Changning District, Shanghai, China. It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main hubs are at Shanghai Pudong...
in 1997.
Code data
- IATAInternational Air Transport AssociationThe International Air Transport Association is an international industry trade group of airlines headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where the International Civil Aviation Organization is also headquartered. The executive offices are at the Geneva Airport in SwitzerlandIATA's mission is to...
Code: GP - ICAO Code: CTH
- Callsign: TONGHANG
Fleet
Its 3 Boeing 737-300Boeing 737
The Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range, twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 has developed into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of 85 to 215 passengers...
aircraft were transferred to China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is an airline headquartered on the grounds of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Changning District, Shanghai, China. It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main hubs are at Shanghai Pudong...
.
Accidents and incidents
On July 31, 1992, China General Aviation Flight 7552China General Aviation Flight 7552
China General Aviation Flight 7552 was a China General Aviation flight from Nanjing Airport, Nanjing to Xiamen Airport, Xiamen. On July 31, 1992, the Yakovlev 42D on the route crashed into a pond past the runway after taking off. 8 of the 10 crew members and 100 of the 116 passengers died....
crashed into a pond past the runway after takeoff from Nanjing Airport. 8 of the 10 crew members and 100 of the 116 passengers died.