Kunming Airlines opens for business

At 10 a.m. on Feb. 10th, officials attended Kunming Airlines’ opening ceremony at Wujiaba International Airport.
The investment in Kunming Airlines, is estimated at 80 million yuan, with its parent company, Shenzhen Airlines Investment Co. controlling an 80 percent stake. Plans for the airline were approved by the CAAC on Feb. 25th, 2007 and the certificate for operations was issued in January. The flying peacock,the mascot for the airline, symbolizes kindness, wisdom, freedom and peace. The opening of Kunming Airlines will help build Yunnan Province’s aviation network by linking it with cities within the province and without, as well as with destinations in southeast and south Asia and Europe. The new airline will also enhance Shenzhen Arlines’ existing routes.