A very few of the latest planes now offer Air China Premium Economy, called Super Premium Economy class. From the livery – which is straight out of the 1970s – to the seats – which haven't changed much from the 1980s.Īir China are nothing if not traditional, with a three class layout on most long haul planes, with First, Business and Economy. In fact, not just dated but positively prehistoric. Which makes it a little odd when you get on board that Air Chinas' aircraft seem, well, just a bit dated. Air China has the world's 10th largest airline by fleet size. All of the old 767 have been replaced, with newer models from Airbus and Boeing. It is also surprisingly new, with an average age of six years. It is also phasing out the use of Boeing 747-400, and to be replaced by 747-8I and 777-300ER.Īir China's fleet is a vast, unwieldy, collection of pretty much every aircraft still flying today. NEWS: Air china has placed an order for 100 A320-200.