Jiangxi Air
Jiangxi Air Boeing 737-800 | |||||||
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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 (discontinued) - Egret Miles (from 29 March 2020 onwards, integrated with XiamenAir Frequent Flyer Program)[1] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 18 | ||||||
| Destinations | 37 (As of March 2026)[2] | ||||||
| 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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Jiangxi Air Co., Ltd. is a Chinese low-cost carrier[3] with its headquarters at Nanchang Changbei International Airport, Jiangxi.[4] It is a joint venture between XiamenAir and the Jiangxi Provincial Government.
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.[5]
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.[5]
On 14 December 2015, Jiangxi Air received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, from parent XiamenAir,[6] 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.[5]
On 30 December 2015, the airline conducted its first test flight, from Nanchang to Xiamen.[5] It received its air operator's certificate on 8 January 2016, allowing it to commence commercial flights.[7]
Jiangxi Air operated its first flight on 29 January 2016, from Nanchang to Ürümqi via Xi'an.[8][9] It is initially using pilots, flight attendants, maintenance staff, and other staff from XiamenAir.[10]
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.[5]
Destinations
As of March 2026, Jiangxi Air serves 36 domestic destinations and 1 international destination:[2]
Codeshare Agreements
Jiangxi Air has codeshare agreements with the following airline:
Fleet
As of August 2025, Jiangxi Air operates the following aircraft:[12]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
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| J | Y | Total | ||||
| Boeing 737-800 | 13 | — | 8 | 162 | 170 | |
| Comac C909-700 | 5 | 30[13] | — | 90 | 90 | Deliveries began in 2020. |
| Total | 18 | 30 | ||||
References
- ^ "白鹭俱乐部".
- ^ a b "Jiangxi Air routes and airport map".
- ^ Jiang, Sijia (22 July 2015). "China's new budget carrier Jiangxi Airlines ready for take-off". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "联系我们 ." Jiangxi Air. Retrieved on June 17, 2018. "企业地址：江西省南昌市昌北国际机场南七西路"
- ^ a b c d e 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.
- ^ "Xiamen Airlines Transit Accommodation Products". XiamenAir.
- ^ "Global Airline Guide 2025 - Jiangxi Air". Airliner World: 56. September 2025.
- ^ "China's Big 3 place orders for 105 ARJ21s". ch-aviation.com. 2 September 2019.
External links
- Official Jiangxi Air website—(in Chinese)