7-Apr-2016 10:38 AM
Chang'an Airlines regains independence
Hainan Airlines reiterated (06-Apr-2016) its Chang'an Airlines subsidiary will regain its independence from the carrier following the awarding of its air operator's certificate on 05-Apr-2016. Also effective 05-Apr-2016, Chang'an Airlines will operate under its own "9H" IATA code, CGN ICAO code, operating certificate and its own branded aircraft. Since 27-Oct-2002, Xinhua Airlines, Chang'an Airlines and Shanxi Airlines all operated under the Hainan Airlines' "HU" code, operating certificate as well as the Hainan Airlines branded fleet. [more - original PR - Chinese]