Longhao Airlines (Zhengzhou) is a new Chinese start-up looking to operate in the cargo sector niche initially. Owned by the Guangdong Longhao Group, Longhao Airlines has a registered initial capital of CNY400 million (USD61.1 million) and will operate B737 freighters on domestic and regional routes initially.

China Aviation News reports the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has already given the carrier the preliminary greenlight to begin certification.