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Founded | 26 February 2020 (2020-02-26) | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 28 December 2020 (2020-12-28) | ||||||
Ceased operations | 22 September 2024 (2024-09-22) (re-integrated intoChina Eastern Airlines) | ||||||
Hubs | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | ||||||
Fleet size | 26[2] | ||||||
Parent company | China Eastern Airlines | ||||||
Headquarters | No. 33 Guangshun Road,Changning, Shanghai[1] |
One Two Three Airlines (Chinese:一二三航空公司;pinyin:Yī'èrsān Hángkōng Gōngsī), branded asOTT Airlines, was a Chinese airline, headquartered inShanghai and focused on theYangtze Delta region.[3] It was launched as a subsidiary ofChina Eastern Airlines in February 2020 and was merged into China Eastern Airlines in September 2024.
The name "One Two Three Airlines" refers to Chinese philosopherLaozi'sthree principles ofDaoism.[3]
On 26 February 2020,China Eastern Airlines launched OTT Airlines as a subsidiary to operate Chinese-domestically produced aircraft, in addition to its existing business jet operations.[4][3] It was originally scheduled to be the first airline to operate theCOMAC C919, beginning in 2022.[4]
In June 2020, OTT Airlines received the delivery of their first threeCOMAC ARJ21s.[5][6][7] In December 2020, theCivil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced that it had completed a preliminary review of the airline's application for an operating license.[6]
The airline operated its maiden flight on 28 December 2020, a flight fromShanghai Hongqiao International Airport toBeijing Capital International Airport.[7] Its launch plans included routes toNanchang,Hefei, andWenzhou starting in the first three months of 2021.[7]
On 31 August 2024, China Eastern Airlines announced that it will absorb OTT Airlines, intergrate it into parent mainline operations.[8][9] The operation merge effected on September 22, 2024, marking the dissolution of the airline.[10]
OTT Airlines was a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines.[1][4][7] OTT Airlines was headquartered inShanghai.[11][7]
OTT Airlines mainly operated the Chinese-made Comac ARJ21.[4] It began operations with three ARJ21s,[6][7] with 6 additional ARJ21s delivered in 2021. A total of 35 ARJ21s were scheduled to be delivered between 2021 and 2025.[7]
Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | |
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E | Total | ||||
Comac ARJ21-700 | 24 | 11[13] | 90 | 90 | |
Embraer Legacy 650 | 2 | — | VIP | ||
Total | 26 | 11 |