Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, has commenced comprehensive ground handling and cargo operations for China Eastern Airlines at Melbourne International Airport, marking a significant expansion of the companies’ strategic partnership across the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, Swissport will deliver a full range of airport services, including passenger services, ramp handling, cargo operations, and aircraft cleaning. The partnership strengthens operational connectivity … [Read more...] about Swissport launches full-service operations for China Eastern Airlines in Melbourne
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China Eastern Airlines launches first Vienna–Xi’an nonstop service
Vienna Airport is continuing to expand its connectivity to Asia: Yesterday, 20 April 2026, China Eastern Airlines inaugurated its first-ever service from Xi’an to Vienna. This marks the first-ever direct connection between the Austrian capital and one of China’s most captivating metropolitan centres, operated by one of the largest airlines in the People’s Republic of China. Known as one of China’s most important cultural and economic hubs, the historic imperial city of Xi’an is globally renowned … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines launches first Vienna–Xi’an nonstop service
EFIS Maroc announces strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines
EFIS Maroc, a subsidiary of ECS Group, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines, further solidifying its leadership in African cargo logistics. Starting January 19, 2025, this agreement introduces three weekly flights between Casablanca (CMN) and Shanghai (PVG) via Marseille (MRS), operated on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Boeing 787-900 aircraft featuring an 18-ton cargo capacity. The service is designed to primarily support the automotive industry by … [Read more...] about EFIS Maroc announces strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines
WFS wins China Eastern contract in Liege
China Eastern Airlines has extended its partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with a new contract to handle Boeing 777 cargo-only flights at Liege Airport. The new 3-year agreement will see WFS handling around 32,000 tonnes of cargo each year for the carrier. China Eastern operates up to nine B777 flights a week into the Belgian airport from Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT) in China’s Shandong Province. Alongside warehouse operations, WFS also provides ramp handling … [Read more...] about WFS wins China Eastern contract in Liege
China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022. This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation's top leaders. The AGM was previously held in Beijing in 2012 and in Shanghai in 2002. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Shanghai for the 78th IATA AGM. China is … [Read more...] about China Eastern to host IATA’s AGM in Shanghai next year
JD expands China–US air cargo service
Chinese e-commerce and logistics player JD has launched a new cargo service between Shanghai and New York on August 6, the company’s second China-US service, following the Nanjing-Los Angeles flights commenced on June 7. Cargo flights will operate twice a week from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The logistics player said it will mainly transport e-commerce and general trade goods and make use of the cargo space on … [Read more...] about JD expands China–US air cargo service
