Construction on the largest aircraft maintenance base in Southwest China began in Kunming, Yunnan province, earlier this month.
Once completed in 2028, the first phase of the base at Kunming Changshui International Airport will feature a maintenance hangar capable of simultaneously accommodating 10 narrow-body aircraft for regular inspections.
Upon operation, the facility will handle maintenance tasks for mainstream series aircraft such as the B737 and A320, as well as the replacement of engines, landing gear and auxiliary power units.
Built by China Railway Construction Engineering Group, the hangar will span 260 meters with a total area of nearly 100,000
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