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Formed with Soviet assistance. Currently has 7 regional divisions with 232 known airfields, bases or detatchments. Currently (2016) has approx 400000 personnell and in excess of 3000 operational aircraft. Approximately 230-250 aircraft fall within the perameters of this database but accurate numbers are almost impossible to determine.

founded - demised (age)

November 11 1949 - present  (76years)

headquarters

, Beijing China

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base airports

ZBNY Nanjiao Beijing
ZSNJ Lukou Nanjing
ZYTX Taoxin International Shenyang
ZUUU Shuangliu Chengdu
ZSJN Yaoqiang International Jinan
ZGXN Air Base Xingning
ZYQQ Sanjiazi Qiqihar
ZYXC Xingcheng Air Base Xingcheng
Longtian Air Base Longtian	fighter division
VHSK Shek Kong Camp Hong Kong
Zhangzhou Air Base Zhangzhou (Chang-Chou)
ZBNY Nanyuan Beijing	closed
Xiangtang Nanchang

related operators

China United Airlines
People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (Chinese Navy)