China Southern Airlines
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China Southern Airlines (CZ/CSN) is one of China's three major carriers, headquartered in Guangzhou. It operates from hubs in Beijing and Guangzhou, serving 233 destinations with a modern fleet of over 700 aircraft across domestic and international routes.
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Fleet
China Southern Airlines (IATA: CZ, ICAO: CSN) was founded in 1991 and has grown into one of the three largest airline groups in China. The carrier maintains primary operational hubs at Beijing Capital International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, positioning it strategically for both domestic connectivity and international expansion across Asia, Europe, and beyond.
The airline's network spans 233 destinations, supported by a fleet of 708 aircraft operated under the China Southern Airlines brand, with an additional 264 aircraft through its subsidiaries-Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and XiamenAir. This subsidiary structure allows the group to serve regional markets while maintaining operational efficiency and brand presence across multiple segments.
The fleet comprises modern aircraft from Airbus (A319, A320, A321, A330, A350) and Boeing (737), enabling flexible capacity deployment from regional to long-haul routes. This modern mix supports competitive operations on competitive routes and long-distance services, reflecting the airline's commitment to reliable, contemporary air transport across its extensive network.