https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/china eastern airlines/ China Eastern Airlines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:21:19+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-and-china-eastern-airlines-celebrate-start-of-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-and-china-eastern-airlines-celebrate-start-of-joint-venture/ Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture (JV) during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The service starts with four weekly frequencies and will increase to a daily frequency starting 12 September 2025, further boosting connectivity between the UAE and China. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:33:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-china-eastern-airlines-announce-landmark-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-and-china-eastern-airlines-announce-landmark-joint-venture/ Today, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV)  to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines¹. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:34:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-landmark-china-eastern-airlines-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-landmark-china-eastern-airlines-deal/ China Eastern Airlines has signed a milestone agreement with Amadeus for international NDC distribution. The deal sees the carrier become the first in the Mainland of China to sign for NDC distribution worldwide with Amadeus. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:34:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-opens-multiple-international-routes-during-2024-spri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-opens-multiple-international-routes-during-2024-spri/ New forms and changes are expected to be observed in this year’s Spring Festival travel rush in China. China Eastern has stepped up efforts to newly open and resume international routes. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:32:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-china-eastern-launch-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-china-eastern-launch-partnership/ Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business and leisure connections to East Asia and providing greater access to more destinations throughout China. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:17:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-china-eastern-launch-partnership1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-and-china-eastern-launch-partnership1/ Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business and leisure connections to East Asia and providing greater access to more destinations throughout China. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:02:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-increase-weekly-international-regional-flights-to-over-100/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-increase-weekly-international-regional-flights-to-over-100/ China’s civil aviation sector has implemented its new flight schedule for the 2023-2024 winter-spring season starting from October 29, 2023. China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) plans to operate 3,076 passenger flights on a daily basis in the new flight season, and also increase its seat capacity to 24.84 billion passenger-kilometers per month. Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:44:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-and-china-eastern-airlines-sign-mou-of-cooperation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-and-china-eastern-airlines-sign-mou-of-cooperation/ A fruitful meeting between Turkish Airlines and China Eastern Airlines took place in China, Shanghai, and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed, marking a significant progress in the relationship between the two valued airlines. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:36:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-opens-direct-flights-between-shanghai-and-istanbul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-opens-direct-flights-between-shanghai-and-istanbul/ China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Istanbul starting from September 28, 2023. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:12:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-shines-at-china-brand-day-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-shines-at-china-brand-day-events/ The China Brand Day events kicked off at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in mid-May, joined by over 1,000 Chinese brands. Mon, 22 May 2023 04:50:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-c919-aircraft-delivered-to-china-eastern-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worlds-first-c919-aircraft-delivered-to-china-eastern-airlines/ On Dec. 9, the world’s first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world’s first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines (CEA). Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:19:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-has-opened-a-new-sustainable-aviation-chapter-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-has-opened-a-new-sustainable-aviation-chapter-in-china/ Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines - first time powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuel blend - took off from its Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:28:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-planes-comes-down-in-guangxi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-planes-comes-down-in-guangxi/ The Civil Aviation Administration of China has confirmed a China Eastern Airlines plane carrying 132 people on board has crashed in Guangxi province. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:32:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-rolls-out-first-a350-from-tianjin-facility/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airbus-rolls-out-first-a350-from-tianjin-facility/ Airbus has delivered the first A350 from its widebody completion centre in Tianjin, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic partnership with China. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-to-receive-fresh-funding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-to-receive-fresh-funding/ China Eastern Airlines will receive 31 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) from four new investors as the carrier seeks to overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:17:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-new-hainan-based-carrier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-launch-new-hainan-based-carrier/ Government-backed China Eastern will own a majority 51 per cent share in the new carrier, which will be called Sanya International Airlines. Mon, 15 Jun 2020 09:48:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-boosts-shanghai-connections-for-winter-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-boosts-shanghai-connections-for-winter-2020/ Gatwick has been unveiled as the European airport with the fastest growing number of passenger seats to Shanghai, China. This exciting new growth is thanks to a brand-new Air China service which flies directly to the city. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:02:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-unveils-plans-for-china-eastern-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-unveils-plans-for-china-eastern-joint-venture/ Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and connectivity across Europe and China.  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:49:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-gatwick-welcomes-new-shanghai-departure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-gatwick-welcomes-new-shanghai-departure/ The new Shanghai route is a response to an increase in demand from Gatwick passengers for flights to China. Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:07:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-welcomes-first-airbus-a350-900-to-fleet/ China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900 in Toulouse, becoming the latest operator of the twin-engine widebody aircraft. Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:18:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ The airline says it plans to use the super-efficient and passenger-preferred Dreamliner to upgrade its regional and long-range service from its base in China’s largest city. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:34:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-and-china-eastern-seek-joint-business-approval/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-and-china-eastern-seek-joint-business-approval/ Japan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a joint business agreement. In 2002, the two airlines began offering codeshare flight operations between Japan and China. Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:04:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-plane-returns-to-sydney-following-engine-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-plane-returns-to-sydney-following-engine-incident/ An Airbus A330 operated by China Eastern Airlines has been forced to make an unscheduled landing in Australia after a technical failure left a hole in an engine casing. The pilot noticed the problem an hour into the flight from Sydney to Shanghai, subsequently returning to Australia. Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:36:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-inks-deal-with-china-eastern/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-inks-deal-with-china-eastern/ British Airways is set to gain access to the domestic Chinese market as it launches a new partnership with Shanghai-based carrier, China Eastern Airlines. With its gleaming skyscrapers and ancient temples China is more accessible than ever before as the British carrier will start selling flights to Kunming, Xi’an, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Chongqing on a BA flight code, while the Chinese carrier will sell British Airways flights to Aberdeen, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle on their MU flight code. Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:43:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-latest-airbus-a350-order/ China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. China Eastern Airlines operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with nearly 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising A320 Family and A330 Family. Thu, 05 May 2016 08:42:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-smarts-after-hong-kong-rejects-jetstar-application/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-smarts-after-hong-kong-rejects-jetstar-application/ Qantas Group has said it will work with its fellow shareholders in Jetstar Hong Kong to review the enterprise, following the Air Transport Licensing Authority’s decision to reject the local carrier’s application to establish an operation in Hong Kong. Jetstar Hong Kong – a joint venture between Shun Tak Holdings, China Eastern Airlines and the Qantas Group – was announced in March 2012. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:44:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-777-300er/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-777-300er/ Boeing and China Eastern Airlines has celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 777-300ER. The new airplane is the first of 20 777-300ERs China Eastern has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the 777-300ER program,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. Thu, 25 Sep 2014 10:31:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-record-boeing-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-places-record-boeing-order/ China Eastern Airlines has placed an order for 80 new Boeing 737 aircraft.The Shanghai-based carrier, which earlier this year agreed to buy 70 new single-aisle aircraft from Airbus, has now sought to balance out its acquisition strategy by placing an order for 80 B737s. The Boeing deal comprises both the standard model and the new fuel-efficient B737 MAX. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:50:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-selects-ncr-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-selects-ncr-technology/ China Eastern Airlines (“China Eastern”) has selected NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, to provide 40 additional self-service check-in kiosks, as well as multi-vendor, on-site support services for its entire fleet of 130 airline check-in kiosks. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 03:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-1000th-airplane-to-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-1000th-airplane-to-china/ Boeing and China Eastern Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the 1,000th Boeing airplane for China, one of the world’s most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes. Boeing forecasts that China will need 5,260 new airplanes, valued at $670 billion, in the next 20 years. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:18:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-buys-20-boeing-777-300ers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-buys-20-boeing-777-300ers/ China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Boeing 777-300ERs as the airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing demand in Asia-Pacific and China. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-wide-ranging-deal-with-china-eastern-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-signs-wide-ranging-deal-with-china-eastern-airlines/ Etihad Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding with China Eastern Airlines. The deal will encompass joint route and schedule coordination, codesharing between the UAE and China and in time on each other’s networks, full frequent flyer reciprocity, reciprocal airport lounge access, joint product development, and technical and cargo cooperation – subject to regulatory approval. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:27:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-receives-first-high-and-hot-boeing-737/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-airlines-receives-first-high-and-hot-boeing-737/ China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Next-Generation 737-700 outfitted with both the High-Altitude/High-Temperature Airport Operations Feature Package and the new Boeing Sky Interior from Boeing. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:06:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-welcomes-china-eastern-into-skyteam-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-welcomes-china-eastern-into-skyteam-alliance/ Delta Air Lines has welcomed China Eastern Airlines as an official member of the SkyTeam alliance, further strengthening the alliance’s connections throughout China. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:27:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-partners-sita/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-partners-sita/ SITA, the airline IT specialist, today announced that China Eastern Airlines has gone live with a worldwide corporate network solution to support its global expansion plans as it merges with Shanghai Airlines and prepares to join the Skyteam alliance. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:30:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/annual-report-for-fiscal-year-2009-of-china-eastern-airlines-corporation-li/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/annual-report-for-fiscal-year-2009-of-china-eastern-airlines-corporation-li/ China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (the “Company”; NYSE: CEA; SEHK: 0670; SSE: 600115) announces that the Company’s annual report for the 2009 fiscal year filed with the SEC on June 24, 2010 can be accessed. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:12:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-join-skyteam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-to-join-skyteam/ China Eastern Airlines today announced its intention to join the SkyTeam Airline Alliance. During an official ceremony in Shanghai, China Eastern President and Chief Executive Officer Ma Xulun joined the CEOs of SkyTeam member airlines to sign a Memorandum of Understanding confirming China Eastern’s plans to join the SkyTeam Alliance by mid-2011. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/czech-airlines-agreed-to-code-share-cooperation-with-china-eastern-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/czech-airlines-agreed-to-code-share-cooperation-with-china-eastern-airlines/ Czech Airlines agreed to code-share cooperation with China Eastern Airlines on the route that the Chinese airline operates from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai. The cooperation agreement will be signed by the end of this year. Code-share flights to China will appear in the Czech Airlines flight schedule from the 2010 summer season, which starts on 28 March 2010. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:37:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/back-to-black-for-china-eastern/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/back-to-black-for-china-eastern/ Fuel hedging gains have helped China Eastern Airlines return to profitability in the first half, despite a 15.6 percent slump in revenue. The airline also remained bullish for the second half, saying economic growth in China remained strong and that it would benefit from World Expo which is being held in Shanghai next year. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:30:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-buys-shanghai-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-eastern-buys-shanghai-airlines/ China Eastern Airlines has bought its rival Shanghai Airlines for Rmb9bn ($1.3bn) as it bids to become China’s largest airline with dominance in Shanghai as an aviation hub. The state-controlled airline, currently China’s third largest carrier, said it would raise about Rmb7bn by issuing new shares to strengthen its balance sheet. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:19:46 +0000