Shanghai: China’s First Dual International Airport City

Summary Shanghai was pivotal in China’s civil aviation history, establishing itself as a global aviation hub. Shanghai’s airports, including Hongqiao, Longhua, and Pudong, played crucial roles in the city’s aviation development. Pudong Airport emerged as a new gateway for international travel, undergoing significant expansions over the years. In our previous series of articles, we introduced the airports in Beijing, including China’s largest, oldest, and most mysterious airports, as well as the story of China’s three major airlines vying for the coveted time slots surrounding the construction of Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). This article marks the beginning of our coverage…