China Eastern launches Barcelona route using A350 with special décor: pictures
On September 26, 2025, China Eastern Airlines started its new four-weekly scheduled service between Shanghai-Pudong (PVG) and Barcelona…
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China Eastern to operate record-breaking 29-hour direct flight
Nearly 30 hours stuck in a middle seat. That’s what some passengers will be required to endure when China…
China Eastern unveils Barcelona-themed cabin for new route to Catalan capital
China Eastern Airlines is gearing up for the launch of its new nonstop service between Shanghai-Pudong (PVG) and…
Ex-China Eastern chairman under investigation over corruption allegations
The former chairman and head of China Eastern Airlines is facing investigation by China’s anti-graft watchdog over allegations…
China Eastern to launch Shanghai to Buenos Aires service via Auckland
On June 18, 2025, China Eastern Airlines announced the launch of a new route connecting Shanghai Pudong International…
Etihad and China Eastern enter joint venture agreement at Arabian Travel Market
Etihad announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with China Eastern during the Arabian Travel…
Top 10 airlines flying to the most destinations in summer 2025
As airline networks continue to evolve post-pandemic, tracking the airlines flying to the most destinations offers a useful…
COMAC C919 begins first non-mainland service to Hong Kong in January
The COMAC C919 has been in operation for around 18 months, with 14 aircraft delivered to airlines and…
China Eastern Airlines completes first COMAC C919 engine swap
China Eastern Airlines has completed the engine replacement on the world’s first delivered COMAC C919 aircraft. The first…
Etihad Airways, China Eastern enter strategic partnership, sign joint venture
Etihad Airways has announced the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) with China Eastern Airlines to cement the…
China Eastern Airlines takes delivery of 5th home-grown COMAC C919 jet
Aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered the fifth C919 narrow-body airliner to China Eastern…
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern sign reciprocal codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic has signed a codeshare agreement with China Eastern. With both carriers being members of the SkyTeam…
Fasten your seatbelt! Here are the most turbulent flight routes of 2023
Although aircraft are built to withstand all types of turbulence and pilots are fully trained to safely operate…
China Eastern Airbus A330 rattles violently after engine failure mid-air: video
A China Eastern flight was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine suffered damage midflight. …
Passengers baffled after airline offers ‘dog food’ on business class menu
Eyebrows were raised, and perhaps stomachs were turned, after China Eastern Airlines allegedly offered “imported dog food” as…
China Eastern places order for 100 COMAC C919 jets in $9.9 billion deal
China Eastern Airlines has announced the purchase of 100 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 aircraft in…
Australian competition regulator looks to reject Qantas, China Eastern deal
The proposal for Qantas Airways Ltd and China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited to extend their partnership has now…
How many C919s will COMAC deliver over the next few years?
While senior figures at the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have said the order book for the…