Jiangxi Air
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| Founded | 2014 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 29 January 2016 | ||||||
| Hubs | Nanchang Changbei International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 6 | ||||||
| Parent company |
XiamenAir (60%) Jiangxi Aviation Investment Co Ltd (40%) | ||||||
| Key people |
Hao Wu, chairman Wu Xiangyang, general manager | ||||||
Jiangxi Air (Chinese: 江西航空) is a Chinese low-cost carrier[1] based at Nanchang Changbei International Airport, Jiangxi. It is a joint venture between XiamenAir and the Jiangxi Provincial Government. The airline flies to six destinations using two Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
History
On 13 August 2014, XiamenAir and the Jiangxi Provincial Government signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the establishment of an airline based in the province.[2]
On 17 March 2015, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) granted Jiangxi Air preliminary approval to begin operations. The airline was granted its air operator's certificate on 8 December.[2]
On 14 December 2015, Jiangxi Air received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, from parent XiamenAir,[3] while unveiling its logo. Its livery consists of a crane, symbolising the environmental beauty of Jiangxi Province; and the colours blue and white, representing the famous porcelain of Jingdezhen in the province.[2]
On 30 December 2015, the airline conducted its first test flight, from Nanchang to Xiamen.[2] It received its air operator's certificate on 8 January 2016, allowing it to commence commercial flights.[4]
Jiangxi Air operated its first flight on 29 January 2016, from Nanchang to Ürümqi via Xi'an.[5][6] It is initially using pilots, flight attendants, maintenance staff, and other staff from XiamenAir.[7] Jiangxi Air plans to increase its fleet to 20 aircraft and begin international flights by 2020.[2][8][9]
Corporate affairs
Jiangxi Air is a joint venture between XiamenAir (60%) and state-owned Jiangxi Aviation Investment Co Ltd (40%). The two organisations have invested CNY 2 billion in the airline.[2]
Destinations
Jiangxi Air flies to the following destinations.[5]
| City/County | Province | Country | Airport | Notes | Refs |
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| Haikou | Hainan | People's Republic of China | Haikou Meilan International Airport | ||
| Guiyang | Guizhou | People's Republic of China | Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | ||
| Nanchang | Jiangxi | People's Republic of China | Nanchang Changbei International Airport [Hub] | ||
| Ürümqi | Xinjiang | People's Republic of China | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport | ||
| Xiamen | Fujian | People's Republic of China | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | ||
| Xi'an | Shaanxi | People's Republic of China | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | ||
Fleet
Jiangxi Air utilises the following fleet of aircraft:[10]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Options | Passengers | Notes |
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| Boeing 737-800 | 2 | 3 | — | 170 | from XiamenAir |
References
- ↑ Jiang, Sijia (22 July 2015). "China's new budget carrier Jiangxi Airlines ready for take-off". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lu, Winnie (15 December 2015). "Jiangxi Air Unveils Its Logo and Livery, Introduces First B738". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ "China's Jiangxi Airlines takes delivery of maiden aircraft". Ch-aviation. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ Wong, Joy (29 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Takes Off". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- 1 2 Wong, Joy (28 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Gets Its AOC". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Jiangxi Airlines becomes newest Chinese carrier". Anna.aero. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- ↑ Ge, Lena (24 November 2015). "Jiangxi Airlines Applies for AOC, Eyeing Maiden Flight at Year-End". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ "China's Jiangxi Airlines sets January 18 launch date". Ch-aviation. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ Wen, Wang (11 January 2016). "New domestic airlines fly high after takeoff". China Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ "Chinese start-up Jiangxi Airlines sets June 18 launch date". Ch-aviation. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
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