Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Malaysia Airlines will expand in China with the launch of flights to Chengdu in January 2026 as part of broader network growth aiming to tap regional demand.

Sichuan Airlines has expanded its European operations, further strengthening the dominance of Chinese airlines on China-Europe routes.

Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines will resume flying to New Zealand in April for the first time since early 2020.

News from exhibitors and delegates attending Routes Asia 2024 in Langkawi, Malaysia.

The U.S. Transportation Department is allowing Chinese carriers to operate 35 roundtrips per week, up from 24 previously.

Major Chinese airports are looking to grow by expanding regional connections.

The new service will become Sichuan Airlines’ first route to Sydney since before the pandemic.

Service has started from Chengdu’s second international airport.