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Chinese low-cost airline From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jiangxi Air Co., Ltd. is a Chinese low-cost carrier[1] with its headquarters at Nanchang Changbei International Airport, Jiangxi.[2] It is a joint venture between XiamenAir and the Jiangxi Provincial Government.
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Founded | 2014 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 29 January 2016 | ||||||
Hubs | Nanchang Changbei International Airport | ||||||
Frequent-flyer program | Ganpo Club | ||||||
Fleet size | 14 | ||||||
Destinations | 12 (January 2017) | ||||||
Parent company | XiamenAir (60%) | ||||||
Key people | Hao Wu, chairman Wu Xiangyang, general manager | ||||||
Website | www |
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Simplified Chinese | 江西航空 | ||||||
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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.[3]
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.[3]
On 14 December 2015, Jiangxi Air received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, from parent XiamenAir,[4] 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.[3]
On 30 December 2015, the airline conducted its first test flight, from Nanchang to Xiamen.[3] It received its air operator's certificate on 8 January 2016, allowing it to commence commercial flights.[5]
Jiangxi Air operated its first flight on 29 January 2016, from Nanchang to Ürümqi via Xi'an.[6][7] It is initially using pilots, flight attendants, maintenance staff, and other staff from XiamenAir.[8]
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.[3]
As of March 2024, Jiangxi Air flies to the following destinations in China:[9]
As of June 2020[update], Jiangxi Air operates the following aircraft:[11][12]
Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
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C | Y | Total | ||||
Boeing 737-800 | 10 | — | 8 | 162 | 170 | |
Comac ARJ21-700 | 5 | 30[13] | — | 90 | 90 | Deliveries began in 2020 |
Total | 15 | 30 |
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