Jiangxi Air
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Founded | 2014 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 29 January 2016 | ||||||
Hubs | Nanchang Changbei International Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 3 | ||||||
Destinations | 12 | ||||||
Parent company |
XiamenAir (60%) Jiangxi Aviation Investment Co Ltd (40%) | ||||||
Key people |
Hao Wu, chairman Wu Xiangyang, general manager | ||||||
Website | airjiangxi.com |
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 ¥2 billion in the airline.[2]
Destinations
As of September 2016, Jiangxi Air flies to the following destinations in China:[10]
City | Airport | Notes |
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Dalian | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | — |
Guiyang | Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | — |
Haikou | Haikou Meilan International Airport | — |
Hohhot | Hohhot Baita International Airport | — |
Jinan | Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport | — |
Nanchang | Nanchang Changbei International Airport | Hub |
Shenyang | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport | — |
Taiyuan | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport | — |
Ürümqi | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport | — |
Xi'an | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | — |
Xiamen | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | — |
Zhuhai | Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | — |
Fleet
Jiangxi Air operates the following aircraft as of September 2016:[10]
Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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Boeing 737-800 | 3 | 1 | ? | — |
Total | 3 | 1 |
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.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "China's Jiangxi Airlines adds maiden new-build B737". ch-aviation. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
External links
Media related to Jiangxi Air at Wikimedia Commons