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)
China Eastern Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- MU/CES
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded
- 1988
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- CEO
- Liu Shaoyong
- Country
- China
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A Closer Look At Chinese Airlines' International Route Expansion
Chinese carriers have recently announced plenty of interesting routes, including fifth-freedom flights through Madrid, Spain.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
A Look At Where China Eastern Airlines Is Flying The COMAC C919 In 2024
As the fleet of China Eastern's C919 expands rapidly, it is foreseeable that C919 routes operated by China Eastern will also increase significantly.
Inadvertent Slat Deployment: The Story Of China Eastern Airlines Flight 583
In 1993, China Eastern Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11 had to make an emergency landing in Alaska after its slats were accidentally deployed.
China Eastern Welcomes Lunar New Year With 15 New International Routes
China Eastern Airlines is adding more routes and flights as it gears up for the high-demand Spring Festival travel rush.
Virgin Atlantic And SkyTeam Partner China Eastern Launch Codeshare
This means better perks and connectivity in London and Shanghai for customers.
China Eastern Airbus A330 Brings Year Of The Dragon To Perth Airport
Perth Airport has welcomed the first China Eastern A330 that will operate a seasonal service during the Lunar New Year holidays.
Yikes: China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER Bounces On Runway At Amsterdam Schiphol And Goes Around
The go-around took place as the aircraft was arriving in Amsterdam from Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
China Eastern Introduces COMAC C919 On Beijing-Shanghai Flights
China Eastern Airlines is deploying the C919 aircraft on China's busiest air routes.
China Eastern Enters Its 4th COMAC C919 Into Service
The aircraft arrived less than a month after the third C919 and just over a year since the first model was delivered.
What To Expect From COMAC In 2024
2024 will be a year of both challenges and opportunities for COMAC, and it will be a crucial year for COMAC's development.
Etihad Airways Strengthens Ties With China Eastern Airlines
The two airlines signed an MoU recently for enhanced cooperation.
China Eastern Airbus A330 Engine Fanblade Rips Through Casing In Uncontained Failure
The aircraft landed safely in Xiamen.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 197: Rolls-Royce Narrowbody Hopes, American Airlines Near Miss
Join Jo and Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.
China Cargo Airlines Boeing 777 Returns To New York After Bird Strike Disables Engine
A China Cargo Airlines Boeing 777F was forced to turn back to JFK following a bird strike, which disabled its right-hand engine.
Perth Airport Soaring To New Heights With New Links To Asia
AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, and China Eastern are just some carriers adding capacity to Western Australia.
Analysis: The 5 Largest Airlines In The SkyTeam Alliance By Revenue
These carriers have expanded to become some of the world's largest.
Perth Airport Adds China Eastern Flights And Finds 40,000 Year Old Artifacts
To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon celebrations China Eastern is launching seasonal flights between Shanghai and Perth Airport.
Sydney Airport International Recovery Surges With Rising Chinese Demand
As 2023 draws to a close Sydney Airport is rapidly welcoming new and returning services, setting the airport up for a very successful 2024.
Six Airlines: Connecting Auckland To Sydney
Would you think LATAM, China Eastern, and AirAsia X operate on the route?