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In August 2026, Air China issued a joint procurement notice for general single-use tableware covering three bid packages: biodegradable cutlery kits, wet wipes and paper meal boxes. The tender - open to all qualified suppliers - is a clear signal of how Chinese carriers are structuring cabin consumables purchasing in 2026. Three packages, three product families The bid list maps almost one-to-one onto the product lines of specialised aviation suppliers: Biodegradable cutlery kits - PLA and wood-based fork/spoon sets, individually wrapped for cabin distribution Wet wipes - individually wrapped hygiene wipes for passenger service Paper meal boxes - printed meal containers for inflight catering Each package can be bid separately, reflecting how airlines segment procurement to invite specialised manufacturers rather than only full-range suppliers. How suppliers should prepare For manufacturers, the tender signals that degradability certification, hygiene licensing and consistent batch quality are now baseline requirements for airline tenders. Suppliers able to document GB/T 38082 or equivalent biodegradability standards, food-contact safety and stable MOQ fulfilment have a competitive edge. Guangdong Xinghan Industrial produces all three product families and has supplied airline catering companies across China since 2018. Source: Air China procurement announcement

On 21 May 2026, the Civil Aviation Green Tableware Industry Chain Innovation Forum opened in Haikou, held during the Fourth Civil Aviation Green Development Conference. The forum brought together airlines, catering companies, tableware manufacturers and recycling operators to discuss a full-chain model for green inflight tableware - from classified disposal and centralised collection to sorting, recycling and reuse. What the forum means for cabin suppliers China's aviation industry has been phasing out non-degradable single-use plastics since 2021 under the CAAC Plastics Pollution Control Work Plan (2021-2025). The 2026 forum signals the next phase: moving beyond simple material substitution toward a complete collection and recycling system for green tableware. For B2B buyers, the practical consequence is rising demand for certified biodegradable meal boxes, cutlery kits and foodservice disposables that can be integrated into an airline's waste-management workflow - not just compliant in material, but compatible with sorting and recycling operations. Relevance to our product range Guangdong Xinghan Industrial supplies PLA cutlery kits, bagasse meal trays, PLA-coated cups and biodegradable packaging bags that meet the material requirements of China's green aviation programme. Buyers planning 2026 cabin and catering tenders should confirm degradability certification and supply-chain traceability early in the procurement cycle. Source: China Daily - Forum announcement; Science and Technology Daily - Industry response to international environmental evidence-chain competition