# Jiangxi Air

Jiangxi Air Co., Ltd. is a Chinese low-cost carrier with its headquarters at Nanchang Changbei International Airport, Jiangxi. 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.
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.
On 14 December 2015, Jiangxi Air received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, from parent XiamenAir, 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.
On 30 December 2015, the airline conducted its first test flight, from Nanchang to Xiamen. It received its air operator's certificate on 8 January 2016, allowing it to commence commercial flights.
Jiangxi Air operated its first flight on 29 January 2016, from Nanchang to Ürümqi via Xi'an. It is initially using pilots, flight attendants, maintenance staff, and other staff from XiamenAir.

## 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.

## Destinations

As of March 2024, Jiangxi Air flies to the following destinations in China:
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
| China | Beihai | Beihai Fucheng Airport | |
| China | Beijing | Beijing Capital International Airport | |
| China | Chengdu | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | |
| China | Dalian | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | |
| China | Ganzhou | Ganzhou Huangjin Airport | |
| China | Guiyang | Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport | |
| China | Haikou | Haikou Meilan International Airport | |
| China | Hailar | Hulunbuir Hailar Airport | |
| China | Hohhot | Hohhot Baita International Airport | |
| China | Jinan | Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport | |
| China | Korla | Ku'erle Licheng Airport | |
| China | Manzhouli | Manzhouli Xijiao Airport | |
| China | Nanchang | Nanchang Changbei International Airport | Hub |
| China | Nanjing | Nanjing Lukou International Airport | |
| China | Qingdao | Qingdao Liuting International Airport | Airport Closed |
| China | Shenyang | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport | |
| China | Taiyuan | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport | |
| China | Tianjin | Tianjin Binhai International Airport | |
| China | Ürümqi | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport | |
| China | Xiamen | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | |
| China | Xi'an | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | |
| China | Yinchuan | Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | |
| China | Zhanjiang | Zhanjiang Airport | Airport Closed |
| China | Zhengzhou | Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport | |
| China | Zhuhai | Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | |
| South Korea | Jeju | Jeju International Airport | |

## Fleet

As of June 2020, Jiangxi Air operates the following aircraft:
Jiangxi Air fleet :
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Passengers | Passengers | Notes |
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | C | Y | Total | Notes |
| Boeing 737-800 | 10 | — | 8 | 162 | 170 | |
| Comac C909-700 | 5 | 30 | — | 90 | 90 | Deliveries began in 2020 |
| Total | 15 | 30 | | | | |