China Eastern Airlines News
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.
China Eastern Airlines opens multiple international routes during 2024 Spring Festival travel rush
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.
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.
China Eastern to increase weekly international, regional flights to over 1,000
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.
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.
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.
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.
World’s 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).
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.
China Eastern plane 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.
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.
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.