Zhongyuan Longhao Airlines launches flights between Zhengzhou and New Delhi

Zhongyuan Longhao Airlines (China Central Longhao Airlines) has begun operating flights between Zhengzhou, China and New Delhi, India.

The state-owned cargo airline will operate two flights per week from Zhengzhou using a B747-400 freighter, said Delhi International Airport.

The airport said in a LinkedIn post on April 13: “Delhi International Airport is delighted to welcome “China Central Longhao Freighter” at DEL today. The airline will operate 2 flights per week between Zhengzhou, China and New Delhi with its B747-400 aircraft having a capacity of 100 MT.”

On its website, the airline said: “During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, Zhongyuan Longhao will center on the construction of Zhengzhou International Aviation Hub, deepen cooperation with international large-scale e-commerce companies and world-class freight forwarders, and build a fleet of medium- and long-range wide-body cargo aircraft.”

The airline added it also plans to: “Accelerate the development of a global air cargo route network system to become a leading air cargo service provider in China, and promote the “Air Silk Road” to fly wider and wider.”

The airline currently has 11 B737Fs and one B747F.

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