China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is one of the most important Chinese carriers in today’s commercial aviation industry. Headquartered in Shanghai, it has hubs and operating bases throughout the country, and a diverse fleet that allows it to serve a range of destinations. China Eastern also has several subsidiary airlines under its belt, and will turn 34 years old in 2022. (Featured image: Getty Images)
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- MU/CES
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded:
- 1988
- Alliance:
- SkyTeam
- CEO:
- Shaoyong Liu
- Country:
- China
latest China Eastern Airlines Articles
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China Eastern To Begin Shanghai To Istanbul Flights Next Month
The new flight will complement the existing Turkish Airlines flight between the two cities.
China Eastern Airlines Now Has 2 COMAC C919s In Regular Service
The Chinese carrier has introduced two of the new jet.
China Eastern Inaugurates Beijing Daxing To Singapore Changi Flights
Changi Airport is now connected to over 20 Chinese cities.
China Eastern Receives 2nd COMAC C919
The aircraft will join the airline’s first plane on routes within China.
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84 out of 95 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 12 Chinese airlines have resumed commercial operations.
China Eastern Prepares To Receive 2nd COMAC C919 This Month
One month after the first COMAC C919 commercial operation, China Eastern is ready for its second unit.
China Eastern Conducts COMAC C919’s 1st Commercial Flight
China’s homegrown C919 aircraft officially enters the commercial aviation market.
China Eastern Plans The 1st Commercial COMAC C919 Flight For Sunday
The day has finally arrived: China Eastern Airlines will operate the first COMAC C919 commercial flight on Sunday.
Auckland Airport Sees Chinese Travel Preferences Shift Post-COVID
Auckland Airport is seeing a shift of Chinese travelers from organized groups to independents, who stay longer and spend more.
Tough 2022: China Aviation Witnesses $31.44 Billion Loss
While aviation markets around the world have made huge steps towards recovery, China is still lagging.
China Eastern To Increase Shanghai-Sydney Capacity This Summer
The Shanghai-based carrier will boost operations from seven per week to 11.
The COMAC C919 Flies For The 1st Time In 3 Months
The long-waiting C919 commercial operation plan is back on track after a COMAC C919 resumed flying after three months.
2023 Progress: China's Big 3 Airlines Slim Q1 Losses
This year may see the Chinese carriers return to the black.
Big 3 Chinese Airlines Post Record 2022 Losses
China's airlines racked up large losses over the last three years, but with restrictions gone, they are expected to bounce back to profitability.
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The new airline was proposed as a major regional carrier, but operating and financial concerns mounted.
China's Airlines Grab Market Share As International Tourism Soars
With restrictions a thing of the past, China's travelers are looking for places to visit and local airlines are the ones adding capacity.
China Southern's Yearly Passenger Capacity Increases By 28%
China Southern Airlines' passenger capacity input in February increased by 28%, of which international passenger capacity input increased by 317%.
China Connections Ramping Up Numbers At Auckland Airport
Three airlines are adding extra capacity between Auckland and China now that NZ is able to accept Chinese group tours