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Hainan Airlines

Annual revenues:	$1,909m
Annual operating profit:	$196m
Annual net profit:	$92m
Operating profit margin:	10%

(Figures are from the period of JAN07-DEC07 in U.S. dollars.)

Fleet:
Type	Number in Fleet
A319-100	7
A320-200	1
A330-200	7
A340-600	1
B737-300	2
B737-400	7
B737-800	27
B767-300	3
B787-800	3

For more detailed fleet information, visit www.ch-aviation.ch

Strengths and opportunities:
- China one of the world's most dynamic growth economies with business and leisure traffic both booming to and from
- Hainan a warm-weather island popular with tourists
- Owns Hong Kong Airlines, Lucky Airlines and other regional carriers
- Low labor costs
- Backed by investor George Soros

Weaknesses and threats:
- Significantly smaller than the Big Three
- May be overextending itself with investments in airlines, leasing companies, training schools, etc.
- Business still heavily regulated by government
- Potential shortage of pilots and other skilled professionals
- Competes with Air China in Bejing, where it's a small player
- Trying questionable mid-sized longhaul routes like Seattle and Budapest

Financial data is sourced from company reports. The strengths and weaknesses are based on an analysis by Airline Weekly's editors. Information provided on airlineweekly.com is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.

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