In pics: Hainan's aviation industry changes over 70 years

March 17, 2016: The first flight takes off from Qionghai Boao Airport in Boao town, Qionghai. [Photo/Hainan Daily]

Dec 6, 2017: A group of Russian tourists arrive at Sanya Phoenix International Airport. [Photo/Hainan Daily]

July 28, 2019: Passenger throughput of Haikou Meilan International Airport surpasses 24 million. [Photo/Hainan Daily]

June 30, 2019: Passenger throughput of Sanya Phoenix International Airport reaches 20 million. [Photo/Hainan Daily]

Dec 31, 2019: Passengers board the first flight from Danzhou, Hainan to Zhuhai, Guangdong province. [Photo/Hainan Daily]