How many planes does China Southern Airlines have? Full analysis of China Southern Airlines fleet size
Recently, the dynamics of the aviation industry have become one of the hot topics on the Internet. In particular, the fleet size and operation strategies of the three major domestic airlines have attracted much attention. This article will focus on China Southern Airlines (hereinafter referred to as "China Southern") and comprehensively analyze its fleet composition, aircraft model distribution and latest developments through structured data.
1. Total fleet size of China Southern Airlines (as of October 2023)
| Project | data |
|---|---|
| Total fleet | About 890 aircraft |
| Passenger aircraft | 860 |
| cargo aircraft | 30 |
| Average aircraft age | 7.8 years |
2. Distribution of main models
| Model | Quantity | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320 Series | 412 | 46.3% |
| Boeing 737 series | 287 | 32.2% |
| Airbus A330 | 53 | 6.0% |
| Boeing 787 | 42 | 4.7% |
| Airbus A350 | 20 | 2.2% |
| Other models | 76 | 8.6% |
3. Recent hot news
1.New aircraft delivery:China Southern Airlines took delivery of two A321neo aircraft in early October. The aircraft adopts a new cabin layout and can carry 10% more passengers one way.
2.International routes resume:The Guangzhou-San Francisco direct flight will be restarted on October 8, with three flights per week, using Boeing 787.
3.Green Aviation Plan:It was announced that 6 A350-900s will be introduced before 2024 to replace some of the old A330s, with an expected emission reduction of 15%.
4. Comparison with peers
| Airlines | Fleet size | Proportion of narrow-body aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines | 890 | 78.5% |
| Air China | 762 | 72.4% |
| China Eastern Airlines | 812 | 81.3% |
5. Future Development Plan
According to China Southern Airlines’ “14th Five-Year Plan” disclosure:
| Time node | target |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Fleet size exceeds 1,000 aircraft |
| 2025 | The proportion of wide-body aircraft increased to 20% |
| 2025 | New energy aircraft pilot operation |
Conclusion
As the airline with the largest fleet in Asia, China Southern’s huge fleet of 890 aircraft is an important support for its route network. With the continuous introduction of new generation aircraft such as the A350, China Southern Airlines has not only improved operational efficiency, but also demonstrated its great emphasis on sustainable development. The plan to break through the 1,000 aircraft mark in the next three years may further consolidate its industry leading position.
Note: The data in this article are compiled from China Southern Airlines’ annual report, Planespotters.net and Civil Aviation Resources Network. Some data may have slight differences due to statistical caliber.
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