Jiangxi Air

Jiangxi Air
江西航空
Jiāngxī Hángkōng
IATA ICAO Callsign
RY CJX AIR CRANE
Founded 2014
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
DalianDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport—
GuiyangGuiyang Longdongbao International Airport—
HaikouHaikou Meilan International Airport—
HohhotHohhot Baita International Airport—
JinanJinan Yaoqiang International Airport—
NanchangNanchang Changbei International AirportHub
ShenyangShenyang Taoxian International Airport—
TaiyuanTaiyuan Wusu International Airport—
ÜrümqiÜrümqi Diwopu International Airport—
Xi'anXi'an Xianyang International Airport—
XiamenXiamen Gaoqi International Airport—
ZhuhaiZhuhai Jinwan Airport—

Fleet

A Jiangxi Air Boeing 737-800 departing Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

Jiangxi Air operates the following aircraft as of September 2016:[10]

Jiangxi Air fleet
Aircraft In service Orders Passengers Notes
Boeing 737-800 3 1 ? —
Total 3 1

References

  1. ↑ Jiang, Sijia (22 July 2015). "China's new budget carrier Jiangxi Airlines ready for take-off". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ "China's Jiangxi Airlines takes delivery of maiden aircraft". Ch-aviation. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Wong, Joy (29 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Takes Off". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  5. ↑ Wong, Joy (28 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Gets Its AOC". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "Jiangxi Airlines becomes newest Chinese carrier". Anna.aero. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  7. ↑ Ge, Lena (24 November 2015). "Jiangxi Airlines Applies for AOC, Eyeing Maiden Flight at Year-End". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "China's Jiangxi Airlines sets January 18 launch date". Ch-aviation. 10 January 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  9. ↑ Wen, Wang (11 January 2016). "New domestic airlines fly high after takeoff". China Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  10. 1 2 "China's Jiangxi Airlines adds maiden new-build B737". ch-aviation. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.

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