Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Federal Approval of New Nonstop Flight from California to China

Governor Schwarzenegger Applauds Federal Approval of New Nonstop Flight from California to China

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a new nonstop United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Guangzhou, China:

"Today's decision not only opens more doors to increase trade with our partners in the Pacific Rim, but also creates more opportunities for tourists to visit our great state. This flight will help our state's economy by creating new jobs."

United Airlines will begin nonstop service between San Francisco and Guangzhou in 2008.

In 2006, exports from California to China totaled almost $10 billion - nearly doubling from $5.5 billion in 2003 when the Governor took office. California is the number one state in terms of total exports to China and top exports include computers and electronic products, waste and scrap materials, transportation equipment and heavy machinery.

In July, Governor Schwarzenegger sent a letter in support of United Airlines' application to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Source