Air China Inner Mongolia

Air China Inner Mongolia Co., Ltd

IATA ICAO Call sign CA CMN MENGYUA
Founded	23 August 2013;12 years ago (2013-08-23)
Commenced operations	8 January 2014;11 years ago (2014-01-08)
Ceased operations	15 October 2025;31 days ago (2025-10-15) (re-integrated into Air China)
Hubs	Hohhot Baita International Airport
Frequent-flyer program	PhoenixMiles
Alliance	Star Alliance (affiliate)
Fleet size	8
Destinations	19
Parent company	Air China (80%) Inner Mongolia State-owned Capital Management Co., Ltd (20%)
Headquarters	Hohhot Baita International Airport
Key people	Wang Yingnian (chairman)
Website	www.airchinaim.com

Air China Inner Mongolia Co., Ltd, branded as Air China Inner Mongolia, was a regional airline in Inner Mongolia, China, with its corporate base in Hohhot Baita International Airport. It was a state-owned airline owned by Air China (80%) ^[1] and Inner Mongolia State-owned Capital Management Co., Ltd (20%). ^[2] In 2019, Air China Inner Mongolia had 19 destinations, ^[3] mostly in China. It had an all-Boeing 737 fleet of 8 that consists of Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft.^{[ citation needed ]} The airline was founded in 2012 by Air China, serving as a regional branch that increases Air China's presence in Inner Mongolia. ^[4] The airline's chairman was Wang Yingnian, serving as Chief Pilot of Air China since 2014. ^[5]

History

Air China Inner Mongolia was founded on 23 August 2013 as a 1 billion yuan joint venture between Air China (80%) and Inner Mongolia State-owned Capital Management. ^[2] On 31 December 2013, Air China Inner Mongolia received its first aircraft, a Boeing 737-700. On 8 January 2014, the airline commenced operations with its first flight, CA 1102, from Hohhot Baita International Airport, its operation base and hub, to Beijing Capital International Airport. ^[4] On 30 May 2014, the airline received its first Boeing 737-800 aircraft, for the purpose to expand on routes to Beijing Capital, Chifeng, Changsha Huanghua, Haikou, Wuhan, and Xiamen. ^[6] On 15 October 2025, Air China Inner Mongolia was re-integrated into Air China, becoming a branch of the national carrier. ^[7]

Destinations

Air China Inner Mongolia had a total of 19 destinations. ^{[8] [9]}

Codeshare

Air China Inner Mongolia had codeshare agreements with Air China. ^[9]

Fleet

Current fleet

At the time of cessation, Air China Inner Mongolia operated the following aircraft: ^[10]

Air China Inner Mongolia Fleet

Aircraft	In Fleet	Orders	Passengers			Notes
			J	Y	Total
Boeing 737-700	1	—	8	120	128
Boeing 737-800	7	—	8	159	167
				168	176
Total	8	—

Livery

Air China Inner Mongolia Boeing 737-800 aircraft wearing its standard livery (B-2670)

The airline's livery was the standard Air China livery, except that the words "Air China Inner Mongolia" and "中國國際航空內蒙古有限公司" were painted above the windows.

Special Liveries

Air China Inner Mongolia Boeing 737-700 aircraft wearing Neimenggu Livery (B-5226)

Neimenggu Livery

The Neimenggu Livery was painted on the first aircraft received by the airline, B-5226, a Boeing 737-700. ^[11] Its upper fuselage didn't have any difference with the standard livery, but the blue cheatline was replaced with colourful streamlines. The words "天傲內蒙古" (literal meaning: Pride of the sky of Inner Mongolia) were painted on the rear fuselage above the windows.

Service

Air China Inner Mongolia offered two classes of service: First Class and Economy class on all Boeing 737-800 aircraft. There was a typical configuration of 8 First Class Recliner seats, with the remaining seats standard economy.

Loyalty Programme

The airline shared the loyalty program with its parent company, Air China, PhoenixMiles. Passengers on Air China Inner Mongolia could accumulate miles.

External links

• Air China
• Hohhot Baita International Airport

References

1. "Air China 2017 Annual Report". Air China. 2011.
2. "Air China Inner Mongolia Welcomes Its First Aircraft". www.chinaaviationdaily.com. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
3. "List of destinations & airlines from Hohhot - FlightsFrom.com". www.flightsfrom.com. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
4. "国航内蒙古公司于1月8日完成首飞 - 环球旅讯(TravelDaily)". www.traveldaily.cn. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
5. "Air China-Management". Air China.
6. "Air China Inner Mongolia takes delivery of first B737-800". ch-aviation. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
7. "行游WEEKLY｜成都航空新开成都直飞曼谷航线，米其林指南公布首版全球米其林星钥酒店榜单，冬春航季成都航线网络再织密，国航内蒙古控股子公司并入国航". 封面新闻. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
8. "航班计划". www.hhhtbtjc.com. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
9. "Air China Inner Mongolia - Codeshare Flights". Air China. Archived from the original on 30 October 2019.
10. "Global Airline Guide 2025 - Air China Inner Mongolia". Airliner World. September 2025. p. 56.
11. "中国国际航空内蒙古有限公司首架飞机首飞-中新网". www.chinanews.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.