China Southern receives it 16th ARJ21 China Southern Launches Its 2nd COMAC ARJ21 Base China Southern Airlines received its 16th ARJ21 from
COMAC on March 23rd; it is also the first aircraft delivered in 2023 and the 101st ARJ21 delivered.
After the delivery, China Southern implemented the ferry flight for this latest
ARJ21 (with the registration number B-91A1) back to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA). The aircraft landed at its new base at 4:30 PM.
According to COMAC's official WeChat account page, it marks
"the official arrival of the China Southern Airlines' ARJ21 at its second operating base, ushering in a new chapter in the commercial operation of China-made aircraft." China Southern Airlines' ARJ21 has a
cabin layout of 90 full-economy seats in a 2-3 configuration. The aisles are 19 inches wide. The seats are 17 inches wide, and the distance between them is 31 inches. When the seat in front is reclined, the seat bottom will automatically move forward, ensuring that the passengers behind still have a spacious experience. Additionally, each row of seats is equipped with a USB charging port.
China Southern's 2nd ARJ21 operating base China Southern Airlines have chosen Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) as its second ARJ21 operating base after its
Guangzhou headquarters. SWA is also the base of China Southern Airlines Shantou Company, which welcomed the newest addition to its fleet with a water salute - the highest etiquette of the aviation industry.
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