China Southern Airlines Marks 70th Year With 972-Aircraft Fleet, 174M Passengers
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NEW YORK – September 26, 2026 -- China Southern Airlines marked its 70th anniversary with a Times Square display, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival, as the Guangzhou-based carrier reported a fleet of 972 aircraft and 174 million passengers carried in 2025.
Carrier operates 972-aircraft fleet spanning Boeing and Airbus widebodies
As of the end of 2025, China Southern's fleet included Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, Airbus A350 and A330 models, alongside domestically produced C909 and C919 jets. The airline's network now spans 177 countries and more than 1,000 destinations worldwide.