The new cargo facility at Wuhan Tianhe Airport started operation on 30 March. The 21,400sq metre facility is able to handle 320,000 tons each year.

In another development in Chongqing, Qianjiang Airport has received the go-ahead from the State Reform and Development Commission for its renovation project. The project, costing a total of Rmb175m, will include the addition of 300 metres to its 2,100 metre runway. This will allow the airport to accommodate larger planes such as B737, A319 and A320. It will also pave the way for the commencement of direct flights to major cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.