Xiamen Airlines

Xiamen Airlines

Brief Company and Industry Description
Xiamen Airlines is a major Chinese airline operating in civil aviation. It is one of China's leading airlines, providing both domestic and international passenger transportation services.

Main Services and Key Markets

• Passenger air transportation: regular flights within China and to countries in Asia, Europe, and other regions.
• Member of the global SkyTeam airline alliance, which expands route networks and code-sharing opportunities.

Year of Establishment, Scale, Presence

• Founded: July 25, 1984 as China's first private airline.
• Fleet: approximately 170–210 aircraft, including Boeing 737 and Boeing 787.
• Route network covers hundreds of destinations — both domestic and international.

What Makes Their Office/Production/Operations Interesting
At Xiamen Air, one can trace the evolution of Chinese civil aviation: from a private startup to a major international airline. Of interest are service standards, safety, flight logistics, and integration into the global SkyTeam network, which will provide insight into how Chinese carriers compete in the world market.