China Eastern Airlines

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
One of the most eye-catching route launches in July comes from Brazil, where GOL Linhas Aereas will enter the long-haul market for the first time.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore
Following the recent report that China Eastern has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, the Carbon Analysis considers how this will affect the carrier’s efficiency.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, marking the largest widebody acquisition by a Chinese state-owned carrier in nearly a decade.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing opens China's largest single-span MRO hangar at Shanghai Pudong with capacity for six aircraft simultaneously.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
June brings a fresh wave of long-haul route launches, with Europe-Asia emerging as one of the most eye-catching markets this month.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore
In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Greater China, the Carbon Analysis assesses the efficiency of Air China, China Eastern and China Southern.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Thierry Dubois
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is leading the investigation, in which French accident investigation bureau BEA is participating.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Daniel Williams
As the inaugural MRO Greater China event in Beijing nears, Flight Friday looks at how the largest Chinese operators’ flights have performed over recent years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
When a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 dove into the ground on March 21, 2022, there were suspicions about the cause almost from the start.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Sean Broderick
Analysis shows fuel switches were cut off, but no explanation has been given as to why.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The report marks the first official data disclosure from the investigation since the accident.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Route additions between China and Europe, and expansion into Australia, reflect how airlines are adjusting long-haul networks to address competitive dynamics.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines, Air Canada and EVA Air are all preparing to launch new international routes to and from Asia in the coming weeks.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Xi’an is accelerating efforts to expand its long-haul network as it prepares to host Routes Asia 2026.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
While international capacity for the Chinese market has rebounded, growth has been uneven.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
April will see several long-haul route launches as the summer 2026 season gets underway, including Alaska Airlines’ debut in Europe.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are expecting a combined 33 C919 narrowbodies, doubling last year's output of the type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Jens Flottau
The order includes A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR aircraft; it also marks the first commitment for the A321XLR among China’s three state-owned airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Chinese airlines continue to expand across Europe for summer 2026 as geopolitical factors reshape competitive dynamics on Asia-Europe corridors.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines will launch nonstop service between Xi’an and Vienna in April as carriers from China continue to expand across Europe.
Airports & Networks

By Antoine Fafard
Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have reported exceptional traffic figures for the fourth quarter of 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center