Last year, in 2025, the Xinjiang Airport Group smashed records with 405,000 tonnes of cargo handled— a 34.7% uptick year on year. Urumqi Tianshan International Airport led the charge, moving an incredible 333,000 tonnes, up 41.2% 🚀.
But the real game-changer? International freight. Cargo flights soared to 5,915 (a massive 174% jump), and full-freighter volume shot past 120,000 tonnes, an astounding 219.5% increase. Talk about going big, right? 💪✈️
Urumqi's new status as a national logistics hub unlocked 18 fresh international routes, connecting Xinjiang to 34 cities across 22 countries. Cross-border e-commerce exports racked up 80,000 tonnes— that's two-thirds of all international cargo— and brought in 7 billion yuan (more than $1 billion) in trade. Cha-ching! 💸
This momentum cements the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's growing role in global air logistics, fueling aviation expansion on the Chinese mainland and opening doors for businesses and travelers alike. 🌍🌐
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Xinjiang's international freight leads aviation expansion in China
cgtn.com
