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BackPenghu’s third airline officially named “Kiudao Airlines”
Penghu’s third airline officially named “Kiudao Airlines”
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Penghu’s third airline officially named “Kiudao Airlines”

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  • Currently, there are only two airlines in Penghu, UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines, and the difficulty of obtaining air tickets extends into the off-season.
  • The third airline established by Lan Junsheng, chairman of affiliated companies such as Huiyang Airlines and Best Doli Hotel, was formerly known as Huixiang Airlines Preparatory Office and is now officially named "Judao Airlines".
  • It has been submitted to the Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Transport for review of the five stages of airworthiness verification.

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Why It Matters

Penghu used to be served by many airlines, but after the suspension of Far Eastern Airlines and TransAsia Airways, only UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines remained, resulting in insufficient supply of air tickets, making it difficult to get a ticket even in the off-season.

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With only two airlines left in Penghu, it is often difficult to get a ticket. (Photo by reporter Liu Yuqing)

There were many airlines flying in Penghu during its heyday. After Far East and TransAsia Airways ceased their flights, only UNI Air and Mandarin Airlines remained. Due to flight scheduling and insufficient flight attendants, it was difficult to get a ticket to Penghu. This was not only the case in the peak season, but also in the off-season. Therefore, the preparation of a third airline has become the common expectation of both the government and the public in Penghu. Now it is rumored that the third airline in preparation has been officially named "Kiudao Airlines".

According to information, Penghu’s third airline was founded by Lan Junsheng, chairman of related companies such as Huiyang Airlines and Best Dory Hotel. It was originally a preparatory office established by Huixiang Airlines and is now officially named "Judao Airlines". When the preparations are completed in the future, it will officially become the third airline in Penghu to and from Taiwan. The new name will be "Judao Airlines". Because it is an airline founded by Penghu people, like the previous Magong Airlines, it is worthy of the outside world's expectations.

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Huixiang Airlines stated that regarding the preparation progress and the five stages of airworthiness verification, since it is an airline founded by Penghu people, it will be named "Judao Airlines" in the future. The current overall operation plan and the "Five Stages of Airworthiness Verification" specified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China have been officially submitted to the competent authority, the Civil Aviation Administration of the Ministry of Transport, for strict review. In the future, they will be announced to the public in due course, so that concerned Penghu people can grasp the latest developments at the first time.

In addition, regarding aircraft model application and peak season capacity scheduling, in terms of future flight and aircraft scheduling strategies, we will closely observe the actual market demand and traffic fluctuations during peak tourist seasons, and flexibly and dynamically adjust aircraft configurations. The core goal is to optimize seat supply and strive to provide Penghu with safer, more comfortable and more convenient transportation services. Regarding the construction of the official website and social fan pages, the official website of Kikushima Airlines has completed the first phase of the blueprint planning and will be launched publicly in the future.

Penghu is preparing to launch its third airline, officially named Judao Airlines. (Photo by reporter Liu Yuqing)

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Kikushima Airlines will officially announce the operation date in the next few months after completing the five stages of airworthiness verification.

    Likely · Within months

  • Kikushima Air will give priority to adjusting flight and aircraft configurations during the peak tourist season to increase seat supply

    Likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • When will Kikushima Airlines complete airworthiness verification and officially operate?
  • What type of aircraft will Kikushima Air use?
  • How will fares be positioned, and will it affect the competitive landscape of the two existing airlines?

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