How many aircraft does China Southern Airlines have? Revealing the fleet size and latest developments of China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines (hereinafter referred to as "China Southern") is one of China's three major aviation groups, and its fleet size has always been the focus of the industry. This article will combine hot topics and structured data from the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the number of aircraft, aircraft model distribution and latest developments of China Southern Airlines.
1. Total fleet size of China Southern Airlines (latest data as of 2023)
| Project | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Total number of aircraft | About 890 aircraft |
| Number of passenger aircraft | 880 |
| Number of cargo planes | 10 |
2. Model distribution details
| Model | Quantity | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320 Series | 320 | 36% |
| Boeing 737 series | 280 | 31.5% |
| Airbus A330 | 60 | 6.7% |
| Boeing 787 | 50 | 5.6% |
| Airbus A350 | 30 | 3.4% |
| Other models | 150 | 16.8% |
3. Correlation of hot topics in the past 10 days
1.New machine delivery updates:According to Civil Aviation Resources Network, China Southern Airlines recently took delivery of its 30th Airbus A350-900. This aircraft adopts the latest cabin design and has become the main force on international routes.
2.Retirement Plan Update:China Southern Airlines announced that it will gradually phase out all Boeing 757 models by 2024. Currently, 12 aircraft have been retired and the remaining 8 aircraft will be converted to cargo configuration.
3.Green Aviation Initiative:China Southern disclosed in its ESG report that it plans to increase the proportion of energy-saving aircraft to 40% by 2025, including ordering an additional 20 A320neo series aircraft.
4. Industry comparison of fleet size
| airline | Fleet size | global ranking |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | About 950 | 1st |
| Delta Air Lines | About 900 | 2nd |
| China Southern Airlines | About 890 aircraft | 3rd |
| China Eastern Airlines | About 780 aircraft | 6th |
5. Future Development Plan
According to the latest "Fleet Plan for the 14th Five-Year Plan" released by China Southern Airlines, the fleet size will exceed 1,000 aircraft by 2025, with key developments:
1. Increase the proportion of wide-body aircraft to 15% to meet the demand for international routes
2. Introducing domestically produced ARJ21 regional aircraft (30 planned)
3. Pilot operation of domestic C919 large passenger aircraft (20 aircraft have been booked)
Conclusion:
China Southern Airlines currently ranks among the top three in the world with a fleet of 890 aircraft. Its aircraft configuration fully reflects the strategic layout of "mainly trunk lines and taking into account branch lines". With the continuous introduction of new aircraft models and iterative updates of old aircraft models, China Southern Airlines' fleet structure will be further optimized to provide passengers with a safer and more comfortable flight experience.
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