Ex-Sichuan Airlines Chief Faces Probe After Retirement
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Shi Zuyi
Shi Zuyi, the former chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, more than a year after stepping down from his post.
The Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced that Shi, 62, is undergoing investigation on Monday. He retired in August 2024 after leaving his role as chairman of the airline’s core business unit, Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd. He had resigned a month earlier as both chairman and party secretary of the parent group.
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- Shi Zuyi, former chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group, is under investigation for suspected serious discipline and law violations after retiring in August 2024.
- Shi, who served as chairman since December 2022, had a longstanding career in civil aviation and finance.
- His case follows a probe into former Chengdu mayor Wang Fengchao, adding scrutiny to the regional carrier, which operates over 200 Airbus planes.
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Who’s Who
- Sichuan Airlines Group
- Sichuan Airlines Group is a significant state-owned regional carrier in western China, founded in 1986, with over 20,000 employees. Its main subsidiary, Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd., operates over 200 Airbus aircraft and flies more than 400 routes to 140 cities globally. Another unit, Chengdu Airlines, flies over 80 planes, including the COMAC C919, across 190+ routes to over 120 cities.
- Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd.
- Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd. is the core business unit of Sichuan Airlines Group, a significant player in the Chinese aviation industry established in 1986. It operates a fleet of over 200 Airbus aircraft, serving more than 400 routes to approximately 140 cities globally. The former chairman, Shi Zuyi, is currently under investigation for suspected serious violations.
- China Southwest Airlines
- Shi Zuyi, a former chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group, began his career at China Southwest Airlines in 1988. He worked there before joining Sichuan Airlines in 2003 during a period of industry consolidation.
- Chengdu Airlines
- Chengdu Airlines is a subsidiary of Sichuan Airlines Group. It operates over 80 aircraft, including the Chinese-made COMAC C919. The airline flies more than 190 routes, connecting over 120 cities.
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What Happened When
- 1986：
- Sichuan Airlines Group was founded.
- 1988：
- Shi Zuyi began his career at China Southwest Airlines.
- 2003：
- Shi Zuyi joined Sichuan Airlines.
- 2010：
- Wang Fengchao began his five-year leadership as chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group.
- December 2022：
- Shi Zuyi was named chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group.
- July 2024：
- Shi Zuyi resigned as both chairman and party secretary of Sichuan Airlines Group.
- August 2024：
- Shi Zuyi retired after leaving his role as chairman of Sichuan Airlines Co. Ltd.
- November 2025：
- Investigation announced into Wang Fengchao, former mayor of Chengdu and ex-chairman of Sichuan Airlines Group.
- January 19, 2026：
- Sichuan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced Shi Zuyi is under investigation.
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