Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Panzhihua Airport runway excursion: captain's license revoked, airline fined
In 2020, a Shenzhen Airlines A319 touched down off the runway at Panzhihua Airport. An investigation led to the captain's license being revoked and his placement on an industry blacklist; Shenzhen Airlines was fined 29,000 yuan and regulators ordered improvements to its safety management.
2020
Cabin depressurization forces descent and return; investigation finds aft cargo door seal fault
In August 2020, a Shenzhen Airlines aircraft suffered cabin depressurization in flight, descended, and returned to its departure airport. A Civil Aviation Administration of China investigation identified a faulty seal on the aft cargo door. The entry is a mechanical safety incident and retains the regulator's note that the crew handled the situation correctly.