Connecting China and the world from Chengdu.
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Chengdu, China
Sichuan Airlines is a major Chinese carrier headquartered in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Founded in 1986 and commencing operations in 1988, it has grown into one of China's largest regional airlines, serving an extensive domestic network as well as international routes across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America.
The airline operates primarily out of Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, with additional bases at several other Chinese cities. Its shareholders have included government entities and major Chinese aviation groups, reflecting its strategic importance to the region.
Sichuan Airlines gained significant international attention in May 2018 when Flight 3U8633 experienced a windshield blowout at cruising altitude, yet the crew successfully made an emergency landing in Chengdu with no fatalities. Captain Liu Chuanjian was widely praised for his handling of the incident.
Hubs & network
Sichuan Airlines operates primary hubs at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, with secondary bases in Kunming, Xi'an, and Chongqing.
Fleet
Sichuan Airlines operates a fleet composed primarily of Airbus A319, A320, A321, and A330 family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Sichuan Airlines commenced flight operations in 1988, two years after its founding.
- ›The airline became internationally known after the May 2018 Flight 3U8633 windshield blowout incident, in which no passengers were killed.
- ›Captain Liu Chuanjian was awarded the Civil Aviation Safety Award for his actions during the 2018 emergency.
- ›Sichuan Airlines is one of the largest airline shareholders of Chengdu Airport infrastructure development.
- ›The carrier operates one of the largest Airbus fleets among Chinese regional carriers.
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