China Eastern Airlines

By Chen Chuanren
China's international passenger volume is 20 percentage points below 2019, but its entire international air transport capacity is 3.7% above pre-COVID levels.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The total area will span 110,000 m² (1.2 million ft.²) with three hangars and supporting buildings; the largest hangar will accommodate nine widebody aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
Chinese cities mentioned as focus points for the JV—which China Eastern and Etihad hope to launch in 2025—include Beijing, Kunming, Shanghai and Xi’an.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Strength in the domestic market is boosting financial performance for Chinese airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
While China’s international travel recovery remains slow to gain momentum, its domestic airline capacity is surging well beyond pre-pandemic levels.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
China’s “Big Three” commercial carriers Q1 results reveal a strong period for operational revenues but also net losses for two of the operators.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China Southern has placed an order for 100 Comac C919s, completing the trifecta of state-owned airlines committing to the domestically developed aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Traffic for the leading Chinese carriers during Q1 2024 reveal record-high performances, with positive year-on-year increases, as well as growth against Q1 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The three carriers are seeking out new markets overseas.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air China plans to open its first route to Saudi Arabia in May, while China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines are launching new European flights.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
China Eastern Airlines and Suparna Airlines are expecting to receive a combined seven C919 airliners from Comac this year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
With domestic traffic already surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the results are a clear indication of the carriers' glacial recovery of international capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
A selection of 50 new routes starting this month, including new services being launched China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines and GOL Líneas Aéreas.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Civil Aviation Administration of China is yet to say why a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 nose-dived into the ground two years ago.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris, Chen Chuanren, Christine Boynton, Joe Anselmo
Comac presented the C919 at an international air show for the first time. It is likely the first step in a long journey to commercial success abroad.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
A selection of 30 new routes starting over the coming weeks, including services being launched by Hainan Airlines, Vistara and Zipair Tokyo.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore
This week’s analysis focuses on four Asia-Pacific full-service carriers: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Singapore Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
China Eastern will become the first Chinese airline offering regular scheduled flights to Saudi Arabia, while China Southern is adding a second route to Iran.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Airlines including Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific are planning to place major orders.
Singapore Airshow

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are expanding their respective networks through a new codeshare partnership.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Backed by renewed travel sentiments and open borders, HSBC analysts are optimistic that Chinese carriers are on track for a “record profit” in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines is taking steps to open a new route to Abu Dhabi by signing a memorandum of understanding with Etihad Airways.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A selection of 60 new routes starting in December, including long-haul services being launched by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
Airports & Networks

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

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines is to resume passenger flights to Africa for the first time since 2008.
Airports & Networks