Group 1 - Hainan Airlines has made significant progress in establishing Chongqing as an international aviation hub, marking the one-year anniversary of its direct flight route from Chongqing to Seattle [1] - The airline has expanded its international direct flight network from Chongqing to include major cities in Europe such as Madrid, Rome, Paris, and Milan, as well as Asian cities like Bangkok and Osaka [1] - Hainan Airlines operates a dense domestic route network from Chongqing, connecting 14 cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, with 24 outbound flights daily [1] Group 2 - Since joining the Liaoning Fangda Group in December 2021, Hainan Airlines has increased its investment in Chongqing, becoming the operator of the Chongqing International Aviation Hub in January [1][2] - The airline has increased its overnight capacity in Chongqing to 11 aircraft and plans to have nearly 25% of its flights in and out of Chongqing be wide-body aircraft by Q1 2025, the highest proportion among airlines operating in the region [1] - The Fangda Chongqing Aviation City project has commenced, aiming to create an integrated aviation industry cluster that includes passenger hubs, aircraft maintenance, flight training, and logistics [2]

Core Insights - Chengdu has officially launched its first all-cargo flight route to the Middle East, connecting Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Dubai, enhancing trade relations between the two regions [1] - The route is operated by China Cargo Airlines using a converted Airbus A330 freighter, contributing to the airport's capacity of over 2,400 tons of international air cargo per week [1] - Chengdu Shuangliu Airport aims to achieve a cargo throughput of 643,000 tons in 2024, a 22% year-on-year increase, positioning it as the fifth largest in China [1] Group 1 - The new cargo route marks a significant milestone in establishing a stable air bridge for trade between Chengdu and the Middle East [1] - Since 2018, China Cargo Airlines has opened several all-cargo routes from Chengdu to major cities including Chicago, Amsterdam, and Paris [1] - The airport's strategy focuses on high-quality development through a dual focus on passenger and cargo services, enhancing its hub capabilities [1] Group 2 - The Shuangliu District is actively optimizing its international cargo transport network and improving airport service functions [2] - In September 2024, a special goods warehouse will be operational to support the import needs of key materials for the electronic information industry [2] - The integrated operation model of Chengdu Shuangliu Airport has been recognized as one of three typical cases by the Civil Aviation Administration of China [2]

Group 1 - The Chengdu International Aviation Hub is expanding its international passenger and cargo routes, with 14 new routes announced, including connections to Paris, Madrid, Dubai, and Bali [1][2] - The cargo route from Chengdu (Shuangliu Airport) to Dubai is particularly noteworthy, set to commence on April 26, operated by China International Cargo Airlines, with flights scheduled four times a week [1] - Chengdu has achieved significant milestones in aviation, surpassing 1 million tons in annual cargo throughput and 80 million passengers, ranking as the third-largest aviation city in China [1] Group 2 - A framework agreement was signed between the Chengdu Port Logistics Office and Sichuan Airport Group to enhance the international route network and develop an international air cargo hub [2] - The agreement aims to expand routes to key cities in Europe, North America, and Oceania, and to strengthen all-cargo routes to major Asian destinations, creating a 5-hour "Asia-Pacific Air Cargo Circle" and an 11-hour "Asia-Europe Air Cargo Corridor" [2] - Currently, Chengdu has established 52 international and regional passenger routes and 34 cargo routes, with plans for further expansion [2]