Swatou Airways into the 60s.

Swatou Airways launched in 18 February 1958, the Chinese New Year.

Bringing the new high-standard service in the region.

(current Dragon Air Lines)

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(NEW Swatou Airways)

BRAND NEW START

Swatou Airways(SWA, IATA code:SX), currently known as Dragon Air Lines(IATA code:KA), is ready to launch service in coming Chinese New Year(18 Feb 1958). Dragon Air Lines has just recovered from financial crisis due to high operating cost and appalling route management. The shareholder decided to have a vigorous reconstruction plan with a new airline brand.

BRAND NEW FLEET

The new airline identity - Swatou Airways confirms the position of serving the South China region.

In February 1958, SWA will receive 2 new brand new Vickers Viscount 810 aircrafts. Swatou(Shantou) base will also be set up with new links to Hong Kong, Changsha and Shenzhen. The 2 props will also provide better connections between Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hunan provinces in Southern China.

Swatou Airways is now considering to enter an airline alliance. This is an important step for SWA to expand its network with international destinations. Final decision is proposed to be made by 1960.

Swatou Airways will start service in February with the following fleet:

1x Tupolev Tu-104

3x Vickers Viscounts 810

飛行從此大不同

SWATOU AIRWAYS

Swatou Airways is ready into the 60s, with an order of 10 Boeing 707s -

the first jet fleet with state-of-the-art cabin facilities

BRAND NEW FLEET

(Dec 20,1959) Swatou Airways(SWA) proudly announced its order of 10x Boeing 707-320C jets. The first of ten aircrafts will join SWA in Feb 1960.

These 707s will be utilized for SWA massive long haul route developments to Europe. Before the long hauls, 707s will be "warmed up" on new launched regional routes:

Swatou(Shantou) - Bangkok; Nanning - Ho Chi Minh City.

(new routes are subjected to Government approval)

Swatou Airways is now a member of Sun Alliance. SWA will provide more connections from China to Sun Alliance's hubs around the world with the brand new 707s fleet.

Our loyal passengers could enjoy our lounge facilities in Sun Alliance's hubs. Welcome abroad and enjoy our world class service.