China Southern Airlines held a red-ribbon cutting opening ceremony for the largest airline maintenance hanger in China`s central & southern region…
China Southern Airlines held a red-ribbon cutting opening ceremony for the largest airline maintenance hanger in China`s central & southern region.
Constructed at a cost of more than 5,678,000 RMB (686,868 USD), the hanger has a total construction area of 9,689 square meters. The maintenance hall spans 72 meters wide x 56 meters` deep and 17.3 meters high. Three Boeing 737 aircraft can be placed in the facility simultaneously.
All facilities in the four-story auxiliary maintenance workshop are also in place. Monitored by state-of-the-art ultra-red and ultraviolet security systems, the hanger employs advanced fire extinguishing devices.
The Xinzheng-Zhengzhou International Airport is one of the largest and most modern airports in China. Completed in 1997 it boasts of direct flights to 50 cities in China. There are six flights a day to Beijing, three a day to Shanghai as well as service to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and is an all-weather airport with modern jetways. Located on the 107 National Highway halfway between Xinzheng and Zhengzhou, the airport offers convenient access to both cities.
The establishment of the hanger will aid in improving the working environment of CSN Henan Subsidiary Aircraft Maintenance Company and its maintenance quality as a whole, thus promote the extensive application of maintenance techniques.
Zhong Hong Hua, vice provincial governor of Henan Province, Chen Yi Chu, mayor of Zhengzhou City, Shi Fa Liang, director of Traffic Department, Henan Province, Yan Zhiqing, President of CSN (Group) and Chairman of China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. attended the opening ceremony.
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