Investment is taking off for airline center in Tongzhou

Hainan Airlines (HNA) will invest 30 billion yuan to build a massive Beijing International Aerotropolis (BIA) in Songzhuang, Tongzhou district.

The 44-hectare project kicked off on Wednesday. On completion it will cross into Shunyi district and the city center, but be mainly located in Tongzhou district, 4.5 km from Beijing Capital International Airport, the airline said.

Chen Feng, board director of HNA, said the BIA would become the commercial center of Tongzhou district, capable of accommodating four major tenants: the offices of Hainan Airlines, financial service companies, e-commerce companies and entertainment companies.