Dual-line Speedup, SF Airlines Launching Two New Freight Airline Routes

In order to meet the needs of continuous shipment volume increase of SF Express Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "SF Express") in Central China and East China regions and steadily improve the domestic freight route network, SF Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "SF Airlines") has launched two regular freight routes (round trip between Fuzhou and Hangzhou and between Zhengzhou and Wuxi) on September 12, 2017. This can further mine the advantages of hubs and improve the quality and efficiency of air transport in these regionss. The transit time of shipments between East China and Zhengzhou, Fuzhou, as well as their radiation areas is expected to speed up by 0.5 working days. With the landing of a Boeing 737 all-cargo aircraft of SF Airlines in Fuzhou Airport, the number of navigation cities of SF Airlines in China has increased to 38.

Figure 1 First Boeing 737 all-cargo aircraft of SF Airlines landed in Fuzhou Airport

Maiden flight, from Rongcheng to East China

Rongcheng (Fuzhou) is one of the three Free Trade Experimental Zones in Fujian Province, and it is also an important gateway to the Maritime Silk Road. It has strong business vitality and vigorous logistics demands. Before the new route is launched in Fuzhou, SF Airlines has successfully deployed its all-cargo aircrafts to Quanzhou and Xiamen and has established multiple high-speed airways between other districts in China and Fuzhou. This provides more logistics options for the development of local enterprises and people's lives. Hangzhou is the national aviation hub of SF Express, and an important distribution center for air transport in East China. The all-cargo aircraft route between Fuzhou and Hangzhou adopts the Boeing 737 all-cargo aircrafts owned by SF Airlines. There are five flights per week. The new route will further improve the distribution of freight routes between the East China regions, stimulate the shipment distribution potential of Hangzhou hub, and enhance the air express shipment circulating efficiency and service quality in Fuzhou and its radiation areas.

Figure 2 Maiden flight ceremony of SF's all-cargo aircraft route between Fuzhou and Hangzhou

The 2017 BRIC Summit has just come to an end. As one of the hosting cities, Fuzhou will face more development opportunities. The all-cargo aircraft route in Fuzhou is expected to help the development of the local aviation logistics industry and provide better logistics services for domestic and foreign investment cooperation.

First route between Zhengzhou and Wuxi, enhancing the connectivity in Central China

Zhengzhou and Wuxi are important transport hubs in Central China and East China, and are also earlier open to navigation of SF's all-cargo aircrafts. The freight route between Zhengzhou and Wuxi is another pioneering undertaking based on rich operating experience of SF Airlines, helping SF Express to enhance the quality of air transport.

The all-cargo aircraft route between Fuzhou and Hangzhou adopts the Boeing 737 all-cargo aircrafts owned by SF Airlines. There are five flights per week. The new route will give play to the advantages of two districts and become the transportation artery by means of organic combination with the existing flight network.

Figure 3 Maiden flight ceremony of SF's all-cargo aircraft route between Zhengzhou and Wuxi

Since its founding in 2009, SF Airlines has owned the most all-cargo aircrafts in China. SF Airlines owns 40 all-cargo aircrafts navigating 38 major domestic cities and regions, providing competitive flight route assurance for SF Express's domestic air transport. In the future, SF Airlines will also continue to improve the transport network and fleet construction based on the company's business development plan, and strive to become the most trusted air transport partner of customers.