Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Located in northwest China, Xi’an Xianyang International Airport plans to transform further into a major international hub serving western China and beyond.

The Xi’an air transport sector has announced an investment to develop the Sinotrans Northwest International Air Freight Distribution Center.

The 22nd edition of Routes Asia welcomes vice presidents and network planning leaders to Xi'an, China.

Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is advancing a major infrastructure and network development program as it hosts Routes Asia 2026.

Xi’an is accelerating efforts to expand its long-haul network as it prepares to host Routes Asia 2026.

China Eastern Airlines will launch nonstop service between Xi’an and Vienna in April as carriers from China continue to expand across Europe.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport says increasing service to China is driving a rise in international passenger traffic, which grew 10.3% from June to July.

China Eastern Airlines has committed to a $696 million investment package to expand its base at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport.

China Eastern Airlines is deepening its network in Europe and Central Asia with the launch of three new international routes to Paris, Istanbul and Almaty.

Joy Air, a small Chinese regional airline based out of Xian, has ceased operations following a series of operational and financial difficulties.

China Eastern Airlines plans to offer flights to Milan and Venice from September.

The Chinese carrier plans to start six new services over the coming weeks as international capacity from mainland China continues to creep higher.

The LCC has launched its first flights to China and is increasing its network in India to eight destinations in response to strong demand.

New services to Lisbon and Belgrade are planned.

Atlanta has lost its crown as the world’s busiest airport as Guangzhou takes top spot.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China has approved two new international passenger routes.

Finnair expects to offer around 275 fewer daily flights this winter compared with last but hopes to boost frequencies during spring 2021.

China Eastern Airlines has outlined plans to turn Xiamen into an “international aviation hub” after inaugurating a new base in the city.

Chinese carrier Jiangxi Air hopes to begin international passenger and cargo routes from its base in Nanchang.

This week: Manchester Airport secures service to Shanghai; Stockholm gains first non-stop route to Tokyo in more than 30 years; and Turkish Airlines adds its fourth destination in China.

Vienna Airport has signed a cooperation agreement with representatives from Xi’an as part of efforts to secure a direct flight between Austria’s capital and the Chinese city.

As China prepares to ease its “one route, one airline” policy on long-haul routes, Hainan Airlines and China Southern are gearing up to increase their services from secondary cities to Los Angeles.

Tianjin currently has limited connectivity outside of Asia from Binhai International Airport, but is increasingly being seen as an alternative access point into China’s capital city, Beijing, which is just 120km away and a journey of just 35 minutes by high-speed train.

The new initiative will be led by senior executives from both carriers, who will meet regularly to coordinate new initiative rollouts, promote closer cultural integration between Air China and United, and prepare both companies for future joint opportunities, according to a joint statement.

China is Sydney Airport’s fastest growing inbound visitor market and this new link will bring even more Chinese visitors to Sydney and NSW, with associated tourism and economic benefits. Hainan Airlines will be the sixth Chinese mainland airline serving destinations across mainland China, making Sydney Airport the world’s leading airport for long-haul Chinese airlines.