Yunnan Hongtu Airlines launches inaugural operation with 95% load

Yunnan Hongtu Airlines commenced (21-May-2016) inaugural operation with the launch of Kunming-Nanchang service on 21-May-2016. The service operated with A321 aircraft, transporting 203 passengers for a 95% load factor. Yunnan Hongtu Airlines has taken delivery of two A321 aircraft and plans to end 2016 with six aircraft, according to Carnoc.com. The carrier also plans to expand its fleet to 100 aircraft in 10 years and have five to seven base companies. [more - original PR - Chinese]