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Dalian Airlines IATA
TBAICAO
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TBAFounded 2011 Commenced operations - Operating bases Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport Fleet size initially 3 Destinations Parent company Air China (80%),
Dalian Baoshui Zhengtong Co (20%)Headquarters Dalian Airlines Co Ltd is a proposed airline to be based at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport in Dalian, Liaoning, China. It will be jointly owned by Air China, investing RMB 800 million in cash to hold a 80% stake in the new company, and Dalian Baoshui Zhengtong Co, investing RMB 200 million for the remaining 20%. Dalian Airlines will provide both passenger and cargo services.[1]
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History
On 5 July 2011 CAAC, China's civil aviation regulator, granted Air China and Dalian Baoshui Zhengtong Co permission to establish Dalian Airlines Co Ltd. This follows an agreement reached between Air China and the Dalian government in 2010.
The government of Dalian had closed a similar deal with HNA Group, parent of Hainan Airlines, before. However due to disagreement between the two parties the deal was abandoned later, opening the door for Air China.[2]
Destinations
The airline will serve a domestic network linking its Dalian hub with all Chinese provincial capitals, coastal cities and tourism destinations. Internationally Dalian Airlines will operate flights to Japan and South Korea.[3]
Fleet
The airline is expected to commence operations with a fleet of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft.[4]
External links
References
- ^ "CAAC approves Air China's launch of Dalian Airlines". Air Transport World. 6 July 2011. http://atwonline.com/international-aviation-regulation/news/caac-approves-air-chinas-launch-dalian-airlines-0705. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ "Air China approved to set up Dalian Airlines". Asia Today. 8 July 2011. http://asiatoday.net/pressrelease/air-china-approved-set-dalian-airlines. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ "Dalian Airlines project awaits approval". China Civil Aviation Maintenance. 22 November 2010. http://en.china-cam.cn/html/NEWS/Other/2010/1123/693.html. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ "Air China receives approval to establish Dalian Airlines; airport expansion approved". Centre For Asia Pacific Aviation. 7 July 2011. http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2011/07/07/air-china-receives-approval-to-establish-dalian-airlines-airport-expansion-approved/page1. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
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