Shenzhen Airlines is a major Chinese carrier headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Founded in 1992, it operates an extensive network of domestic routes across China as well as a growing number of international destinations throughout Asia and beyond. The airline is a subsidiary of Air China, which acquired a controlling stake in 2010, making it part of the Star Alliance network by extension. Shenzhen Airlines focuses primarily on serving the booming Pearl River Delta region, one of China's most economically dynamic areas. Operating from its main base at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, the carrier has grown steadily over the decades and is recognized as one of the larger regional airlines in China, serving millions of passengers annually.