News / JD Airlines set for take-off as analysts cast doubt over peak season

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Chinese e-commerce site JD.com’s big plans to develop international air freight operations got a boost this week when its affiliated airline received its air carrier certificate from the CAAC.

JD Airlines (Jiangsu Jingdong Cargo Airlines) already has two 737 converted freighters in its fleet, with a third set to follow.

Based at Nantong Xingdong International Airport, the carrier will initially focus on three of China’s key economic areas – the Yangtze River Delta, Bohai Sea and Pearl River Delta, with destinations including ...