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
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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
Jan de Rijk wins new road feeder contract from China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines has granted a road feeder service contract for Prague and Amsterdam to leading transportation and distribution provider Jan de Rijk Logistics. China Eastern Airlines starts services from Shanghai to Prague on 23 June with three A330-200 flights a week, followed on 26 June with the start their first passenger flights between Shanghai and Amsterdam also operating A330-200 aircraft four times a week. The new connections will further expand China Eastern’s presence in … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk wins new road feeder contract from China Eastern
China Eastern orders 15 B787-9 Dreamliners
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for 15 B787-9 Dreamliners saying the new aircraft will enable it to add more flights to destinations in Europe and North America. The order coincides with an order placed with Airbus for 20 A350-900s, and all combined is valued at approximately US$10 billion at current list prices. “The addition of these next-generation, fuel-efficient airplanes will play a key role in supporting China Eastern’s strategy for international expansion, and enable us to … [Read more...] about China Eastern orders 15 B787-9 Dreamliners
China Eastern Airlines orders 20 A350 XWB
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. “The introduction of A350 XWB will play a very important role in promoting our operational capability, profitability and service brand on our international long haul routes and opening a new chapter in the international development of China Eastern Airlines,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines orders 20 A350 XWB
Delta to invest US$450 million in China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed an agreement to expand their partnership and better connect Delta's global network with China Eastern, one of China's leading airlines. The agreement will include a US$450 million investment by Delta to acquire a 3.55 per cent stake in China Eastern. This move marks a significant step in the airlines' collaboration and partnership that will allow Delta and China Eastern to compete more effectively on routes between the US and China, … [Read more...] about Delta to invest US$450 million in China Eastern