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Jiangxi Air

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]

External links

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References

  1. 白鹭俱乐部^
  2. Jiangxi Air routes and airport map^
  3. Jiang, Sijia (22 July 2015). "China's new budget carrier Jiangxi Airlines ready for take-off". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 17 January 2016.^
  4. "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"^
  5. Lu, Winnie (15 December 2015). "Jiangxi Air Unveils Its Logo and Livery, Introduces First B738". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.^
  6. "China's Jiangxi Airlines takes delivery of maiden aircraft". Ch-aviation. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.^
  7. Wong, Joy (29 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Takes Off". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 29 January 2016.^
  8. Wong, Joy (28 January 2016). "Chinese Start-up Jiangxi Airlines Gets Its AOC". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 28 January 2016.^
  9. "Jiangxi Airlines becomes newest Chinese carrier". Anna.aero. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2016.^
  10. Ge, Lena (24 November 2015). "Jiangxi Airlines Applies for AOC, Eyeing Maiden Flight at Year-End". China Aviation Daily. Retrieved 17 January 2016.^
  11. Xiamen Airlines Transit Accommodation Products XiamenAir^
  12. Global Airline Guide 2025 - Jiangxi Air Airliner World, September 2025^
  13. China's Big 3 place orders for 105 ARJ21s ch-aviation.com, 2 September 2019^