A significant new connection between Italy and China has been inaugurated with the direct flight from Milan Malpensa to Chengdu Tianfu, the city’s modern airport that has been operational since June 2021. The ceremony, held at Milan Malpensa Airport, marked a significant milestone for Air China‘s collaboration with the Milanese hub: this is the fourth direct flight operated by Air China from the Lombard city to China, bringing the weekly connections with Italy, including those from Rome Fiumicino, to 31 frequencies.