Chengdu Airlines officially opened the route of Kashi-Urumchi on July 24th, 2024, which is another new route operated by ARJ21 aircraft of Chengdu Airlines in Xinjiang, and indicates that ARJ21 aircraft of Chengdu Airlines has achieved a full coverage of 25 airports in operation in Xinjiang.
In the route of Kashi-Urumchi opened at this time, four round trips will be carried out on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday every week, and the flight number is EU3015/16. The aircraft is planned to take off from Kashi at 9:15 and land at Urumchi at 10:55 for the onward trip, and is planned to take off from Urumchi at 11:55 and land at Kashi at 13:45 for the return flight. The opening of this route further increases the density of Xinjiang airline network of China-made commercial aircraft, will provide more convenience for the personnel exchange and commercial intercourse between the two cities, and will contribute to the high-quality economic and social development of the two places.
It is reported that since the ARJ21 aircraft of Chengdu Airlines was put into operation in Xinjiang more than one year ago, Chengdu Airlines has continually improved the coverage and accessibility of the "border express" network, set up three bases in Turpan, Yining and Kashi, put nine ARJ21 aircraft into service, maintained more than 40 routes in operation, successfully realized the operational goals of "flying in plateau, flying in Central Asia, and having a full coverage", and provided more convenient air travel services for people of all nationalities in Xinjiang and people coming to Xinjiang for tourism, on official business and for work.