Sichuan Airlines, established in 2002 and headquartered in Chengdu, China, is a major Chinese airline operating a large Airbus fleet. While primarily focused on passenger and cargo air transport, Sichuan Airlines also engages in space-related activities through partnerships for in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, utilizing satellite communication systems. The airline collaborates with companies like Viasat and China Satcom to provide internet services to passengers, enhancing the onboard digital experience and contributing to China's "smart civil aviation" initiatives.
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Zhongxing-16 has supplied connectivity to aviation passengers such as Sichuan Airlines’ Airbus A320 flights using Viasat in-flight connectivity equipment.
Sichuan Airlines operates China’s largest all-Airbus fleet with over 180 aircraft spanning 460 domestic and international routes.