陕西持续激发临空经济发展活力

Core Viewpoint - The Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is enhancing its role as a key logistics hub in the "Belt and Road" initiative, focusing on expanding air freight routes and cross-border trade to connect the western inland region of China with global markets [3][4]. Route Network - The opening of the Xi'an-Chicago cargo route in August 2025 is expected to facilitate a significant increase in air freight efficiency, with an estimated annual cargo volume of 17,100 tons, boosting the airport's international cargo throughput by over 25% [4][6]. - By 2025, the airport plans to open and enhance five new cargo routes, including connections to Milan and Debrecen, bringing the total to 33 international cargo routes, with a projected international cargo throughput of 75,600 tons, representing a 111% year-on-year increase [6][7]. Cross-Border Trade - The Xi'an Xianyang Airport Customs has implemented a 24/7 appointment customs clearance system, reducing average clearance time to one hour, a 50% improvement from 2024 [8]. - The cross-border e-commerce sector is thriving, with over 90 companies established in the Xi'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone, leading to a projected export trade volume of 3.24 billion yuan in 2025, a year-on-year increase of over 240% [8]. Emerging Industries - The airport is focusing on developing industries such as biomedicine and aviation maintenance, with over 20 aviation maintenance service companies already established, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for aircraft maintenance [9][10]. - The overall scale of the airport's emerging economy is expected to exceed 46.5 billion yuan by 2025, driven by various open functions and national pilot policies [10].