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Kunming Airlines

IATA Code
KY
ICAO Code
KNA
Main hub
Kunming Airport
Country
China
Business model
Full Service Carrier
Codeshare Partners
Shenzhen Airlines

Kunming Airlines is a Chinese carrier based in Kunming, Yunan, China. The carrier was founded in 2005 and operates scheduled from operating base at  Kunming International Airport.  Kunming Airlines operates a fleet of narrow body equipment and is 80% owned by Sichuan Airlines.  

Location of Kunming Airlines main hub (Kunming Airport)

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Shenzhen Airlines plans ambitious narrowbody fleet expansion, new international routes

6-Jul-11 5:52 PM

Shenzhen Airlines is planning to grow its fleet to over 170 aircraft by the end of 2015 as it taps into rapid growth in its home market as well six other regional bases across China. Over the same time period Shenzhen Airlines plans to expand its fledgling international network to over 20 routes.

Chinese airline consolidation: Second tier airlines in the sights of the 'Big Four'

29-Oct-10 4:57 PM

China’s fragmented airline industry is undergoing a shakeup. Merger and acquisition activity is intense – probably more so than any other aviation market in the world. In the space of a few short years, the majority of China’s second tier airlines have, at least partially, become owned or controlled by one of the "Big Three" carriers and/or HNA Group, as consolidation accelerates in China. In this report, CAPA reviews what’s fuelling the feeding frenzy and who the targets are.

China’s second tier airports: It’s where the action is!

25-Jun-10 1:59 PM

China’s 'big three' airports - Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai - may be exhibiting a strong rebound in demand, but some truly breathtaking activity is occurring at China’s second tier airports. Growth rates of 25% and above are commonplace, as are extensive upgrade and expansion projects to keep up with galloping demand. A battle is meanwhile unfolding between airports in Western China for the mantle of that region’s pre-eminent hub, while airlines are adjusting their strategies for serving China’s burgeoning second-tier airport network in the face of rising competition from high speed rail.

Kunming Airlines handles 57,000 passengers in Sep-2009

20-Nov-09 1:25 PM

Kunming Airlines, 80% owned by Shenzhen Airlines, commenced operations on 15-Feb-09, operating from Kunming to Changsha and on to Harbin. The carrier is based in Kunming, and also plans to establish bases in Xi’an, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Hangzhou in the medium to long-term.

Start-ups - Airlines failing faster than they are starting, but some new entrants appearing

4-Feb-09 11:00 AM

The global economic turmoil may have claimed over 30 airlines in 2008, but there are still some brave airlines planning to enter the market in 2009, taking advantage of lower fuel and aircraft costs. In this update, we review the start-up plans of carriers based in China (China Joy Airlines and Kunming Airlines), East Timor (Timor Air), Philippines (SEAIR and Spirit of Manila), Kuwait (Wataniya Airways), Greece (Athens Airways), Italy (Lufthansa Italia), Russia (Rosavia), Bolivia (Boliviana de Aviacion), South Africa (Airtime Airlines) and Togo (ASKY).

Spring CEO, Wang Zhenghua China’s private airlines face do-or-die year in 2009

15-Jan-09 4:50 PM

China’s nascent private airline sector faces another very challenging year after a series of nasty surprises of 2008. The first private carrier to take to the skies, Okay Airways, has also been the first casualty. For the Chinese airline sector, earthquakes, icestorms, security crackdowns and yuan depreciation were among the major challenges faced last year. Internal wrangling over strategy and the lack of skilled human resources added to the challenges for the smaller private airlines. In 2009, both the private and state-owned airlines face a slackening revenue environment amid a slowing economy.

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