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| Founded | 12 March 1994; 31 years ago (1994-03-12) | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | Phoenix Miles | ||||||
| Fleet size | 138 | ||||||
| Destinations | 73[1] | ||||||
| Parent company | Air China (51%) | ||||||
| Headquarters | Shandong Airlines Center, Second Ring Road East No. 5746,Lixia District,Jinan,Shandong | ||||||
| Key people | Xu Chuanyu (president) | ||||||
| Employees | 13,544[2] | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Shandong Airlines Co., Ltd. (Chinese:山东航空;pinyin:Shāndōng Hángkōng; nicknamedSDA or山航;Shānháng) is anairline based in the Shandong Airlines Center (山东航空大厦;Shāndōng Hángkōng Dàshà) inJinan,Shandong.[3][4] The Chinese carrier operates a sizable domestic network from Jinan,Qingdao, andYantai to major cities across China, together with an international network to regional Asian destinations. The airline's two largest shareholders are Shandong Aviation Group, with a 37% controlling stake, andAir China, a strategic partner, holding 51% of the airlines shares.[5]
Shandong Airlines was established on 12 March 1994 and started operations in September of the same year. In September 1997, it became a founding member of the New Star (Xinxing) Aviation Alliance together with five other Chinese provincial airlines. The purpose of the alliance was to improve finances and deter takeover from larger competitors.[6] The airline's first of many new international services commenced on 8 June 2004, connectingJinan toSingapore.[7]
Shandong Airlines commenced operations in 1994 with a singleXi'an Y-7-100 aircraft. In 1995, Shandong Airlines placed an order for 3Boeing 737-300 aircraft scheduled for delivery in December 1995, January 1996, and August 1996. This would have allowed the airline to operate 60 weekly flights to 10 destinations.[8] In 1997, Shandong Airlines signed a letter of intent to order 3Saab 2000 aircraft.[9] In September 1997, Shandong Airlines (along withHainan Airlines,Shenzhen Airlines,Sichuan Airlines,Wuhan Airlines, andZhongyuan Airlines) formed the New Star (Xinxing) Air Alliance, which was to commence operations on 1 January 1998.[10] Shandong Airlines also acquired 2 more Boeing 737-300 aircraft in 1998.[11] In 1999, Shandong Airlines andBombardier signed a deal for 5Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, becoming the first Chinese airline to operate the type for scheduled revenue services.[12]
During October 2000, Shandong Airlines announced plans to acquireShanxi Airlines.[13] A week after plans to acquire Shanxi Airlines was announced, it was reported thatChina Northwest Airlines was close to acquiring Shandong Airlines.[14] Later in November, Shandong Airlines placed an order for a singleCessna 208B Grand Caravan and 2Cessna 208 Caravan 675 aircraft in order to expand market opportunities.[15] In 2001, it was announced that Shandong Airlines was to launchfreight services with 2Boeing 737 freighter aircraft. The airline was also to expand its passenger fleet as well.[16]
At the end of April 2001, Shandong Airlines (along withChina Postal Airlines,Shanghai Airlines,Shenzhen Airlines,Sichuan Airlines, andWuhan Airlines) formed a partnership known as "China Sky Aviation Enterprises". The partnership would rationalise operations and reduce competition through codesharing.[17] On 9 May 2000, Shandong Airline's deal to acquire Shanxi Airlines fell apart, withHainan Airlines securing a tentative take-over agreement of Shanxi Airlines.[18] In 2002, it was announced that Shandong Airlines (along withChina Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines) were to purchase shares in Sichuan Airlines, with Shandong Airlines eyeing an 8% stake.[19]
In September 2002, Shandong Airlines announced an order for 2Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, becoming the first Chinese operator of the type. The order came after the cancellation of an order for 2 additionalBombardier Challenger 604 aircraft.[20] In 2003, it was reported thatAir China was seeking to acquire a 20% stake in Shandong Airlines, and a 26% stake its parent company, Shandong Aviation Group.[21] The deal was later finalised in March 2004, acquiring a 22.8% stake in the airline, and over 40% stake in the Shandong Aviation Group.[22] In September 2003, it was announced that Shandong Airlines has ordered 10 Comac ARJ21 aircraft (now known as theComac C909).[23] Shandong Airlines launched its first international route, flying fromJinan toSingapore viaShenzhen.[24] In 2005, Shandong Airlines partnered withSpartan School of Aeronautics to open the Qingdao Jiutian Spartan Flight Academy, with both Shandong Airlines and Spartan acuqiring shares of the flight school.[25] In April 2006, Shandong Airlines' charter subsidiary, Rainbow Jet, announced the sale of its 2 Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft and the end of its business jet charter operations, having failed to turn a profit.[26] In July 2007, Shandong Airlines placed its fleet of Cessna 208 aircraft for sale.[27] In 2009, Shandong Airlines along with Air China placed a joint order for 3 flight simulators, to be delivered in 2010.[28]
On 21 April 2014, Shandong Airlines committed to order 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, including 16737NG aircraft and 34737 MAX aircraft.[29][30]
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As of December 2023[update], Shandong Airlines operates flights to the following destinations:
Shandong Airlines hascodeshare agreements with the following airlines:[38]
As of August 2025[update], Shandong Airlines operates the following aircraft:[40][41]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | |||
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| Boeing 737-700 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 119 | 127 | All stored |
| Boeing 737-800 | 118 | — | 8 | — | 159 | 167 | |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 13 | 21[30] | 8 | 18 | 150 | 176 | |
| Comac C909 | — | 10[42] | TBA | ||||
| SDA Cargo fleet | |||||||
| Boeing 737-800BCF | 5 | — | Cargo | [43] | |||
| Total | 138 | 31 | |||||
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| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
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| Boeing 737-300 | 16 | 1996 | 2014 | |
| Boeing 737-800 | 6 | 2007 | 2022 | |
| Bombardier Challenger 604 | 2 | 2002 | 2006 | Operated by Rainbow Jet.[44] |
| Bombardier CRJ200 | 12 | 2000 | 2016 | |
| Bombardier CRJ700 | 2 | 2003 | 2017 | |
| Cessna 208 Caravan | 5 | 2001 | Unknown | Operated by Rainbow Jet.[44] |
| Saab 340B | 8 | 1998 | 2005 | |
| Xi'an Y-7-100 | 1 | 1994 | Unknown | [8] |
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