China Eastern
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China Eastern Orders 101 Airbus Aircraft Worth $15.8 Billion
China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has announced that it signed a deal with Airbus for 101 A320neo family aircraft worth approximately $15.8 billion. The airline stated that the decision was driven by its confidence in the future of China’s civil aviation industry. According to the Shanghai-based carrier, the order includes A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR models. Deliveries are…
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Chinese Airlines Capture 83% of Europe–China Market
Chinese carriers are rapidly expanding their presence in the European market with the 2026 summer schedule. New route launches and increased capacity have significantly strengthened their influence on Europe–China routes, pushing their market share to 83%. Geopolitical developments are a key factor in this growth. Instability in the Middle East and European carriers’ inability to access Russian airspace have shifted…
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The World’s Longest Scheduled Flight Begins 🇨🇳🇳🇿🇦🇷
China Eastern Airlines will launch scheduled flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, starting in December. The flights will operate with a stopover in Auckland, New Zealand. Covering a distance of more than 19,500 km and lasting 26 hours, this flight will be recorded as the world’s longest scheduled service. The flights are expected to operate twice…
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China’s C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight
A China Eastern Airlines C919 jetliner commenced its first overseas commercial chartered flight on Saturday, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Hong Kong International Airport to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday morning, the jetliner carried more than 100 young Hong Kong talents. The 6. C919 joined the CEA fleet on Tuesday, indicating the acceleration…
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