China Eastern Airlines

Jan de Rijk wins new road feeder contract from China Eastern

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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

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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

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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

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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

YTO Express gets ‘ok’ to launch cargo carrier

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Seeking to tap China’s 2015-estimated nine million tonne air freight market, YTO Express is the latest Chinese express provider to receive approval to launch a domestic cargo airline. The Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport-based carrier will initially operate either B737-300 or 737-400 freighters on domestic routes with plans to expand to 15 Boeing freighters in the next three years.  The company plans to invest CNY5.5 billion (US$890 million) in its … [Read more...] about YTO Express gets ‘ok’ to launch cargo carrier