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China Eastern Airlines

(中国东方航空公司)

中国东方航空公司

China Eastern Airlines is based in Shanghai. It is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, along with China Southern Airlines.

Chairman / President

Yangmin Li

CFO / Finance Director

Qimin Zhou

Industry

Airline

Website

ceair.com

Headquarters Address

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Shanghai, China

Stock Code

SSE: 600115
SEHK: 0670
NYSE: CEA

Year Founded

1988

A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft as seen on final approach to London’s Heathrow Airport. Photo: Getty Images

China travel

China’s 3 major airlines bet on global demand to offset deep losses: analysts

Chinese carriers choose low fares, long-term expansion as regional conflicts and weak domestic demand affect revenues.

1 Sep 2026 - 7:04PMvideocam

China airliners

Aerospace | China’s civil aviation ambitions gain some lift

17 Aug 2026 - 4:55PM

Accidents and disasters in China

Typhoon Dolphin grounds hundreds of flights as it approaches eastern China

8 Aug 2026 - 7:55PM

China’s C919 passenger plane

High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight

Designed to service high-plateau airports, it has shorter fuselage, similar to offerings from Boeing and Airbus.

3 Aug 2026 - 4:34PM

A C919 high-altitude prototype takes off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on its first test flight on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

Mainland China

Video | Power bank catches fire aboard Chinese flight

Cabin crew were quick to extinguish the flames.

27 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM

European Union

Opinion | EU isn’t just selling aircraft to China. It’s helping strengthen a competitor

China Eastern’s multibillion-dollar Airbus orders, after EU delays on certifying Chinese planes, show not inconsistency but leverage towards a long-term goal.

12 Jul 2026 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong transport

Typhoon Bavi: more than 130 flights connecting Hong Kong to region axed

MTR Corporation also says 10 high-speed services connecting Hong Kong with mainland have been cancelled.

11 Jul 2026 - 5:26PMvideocam

Hong Kong International Airport at Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang

Accidents and disasters in China

Typhoon Bavi: Shanghai, Hangzhou brace as nearby cities start evacuations

Scores of flights and ferry services have been cancelled across eastern China, while Zhejiang province has stepped up emergency preparations.

11 Jul 2026 - 9:48PMvideocam

Malaysia

How Malaysia’s tourist board plans to entice Chinese travellers

China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier.

29 Jun 2026 - 5:08PM

China airliners

China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as interest rises in Airbus’ wings

Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin.

26 Jun 2026 - 7:56PM

An Airbus A330 aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines is seen on final approach into London. Photo: Getty Images

China travel

China-Japan flights to decline 57% in summer travel peak as tensions linger

Of Japan’s top five inbound tourism markets so far this year, mainland China is the only one where travellers require a visa.

25 Jun 2026 - 4:59PMvideocam

ANA and Japan Airlines planes taxi at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. Photo: Kyodo

China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s first C919s get critical ‘C-checks’ as European regulators watch

The first deep-level maintenance of Comac’s narrowbody jet is expected to provide the data needed to prove the aircraft’s long-term durability to global inspectors.

15 Jun 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet: industry official

High maintenance and fuel costs squeeze Chinese airlines as replacement rates lag, while Comac’s home-grown model seen as buffer against supply-chain hurdles.

8 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Order coffee, book a flight, buy a burger: Alibaba broadens Qwen’s reach

As Tencent prepares a rival WeChat agent, Alibaba is moving quickly to turn Qwen from a chatbot into a digital concierge for everyday life.

3 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM

The latest upgrade to Alibaba’s Qwen platform brings consumer brands into its AI ecosystem, challenging rivals including Tencent in the battle for China’s next digital gateway. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

25 May 2026 - 1:41PM

According to data from analytics company Cirium, the aviation industry managed disruptions through capacity changes made months in advance rather than opting for last-minute cancellations. Photo: Elson Li

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump, touting deal, says China to buy 200 Boeing jets with promise for more

After leaving Beijing, the US president announced a pledge to buy at least 200 jets, and up to 750 under certain conditions.

15 May 2026 - 8:24PMvideocam

Shanghai

China Eastern says sorry for boarding bridge collision at Shanghai airport

Airline blames incident on mechanical malfunction after landing, says all passengers are safe.

2 May 2026 - 9:30PM

China airliners

China Southern orders Airbus jets worth US$21b as Boeing waits

Airline joins state-owned peers in placing large orders with European manufacturer, while rumoured Boeing deal could hinge on Trump visit.

29 Apr 2026 - 10:57PM

The order covers 137 A320neo jets for China Southern Airlines and subsidiary Xiamen Airlines. Photo: Handout

China travel

Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar by 120%

Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative behind stronger economic ties and passenger traffic growth between the two regions, say industry experts.

26 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba opens Qwen app to partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up

Company pledges more partnerships to expand the agentic capabilities of its flagship consumer chatbot app.

23 Apr 2026 - 11:12AM

China airliners

‘Not compromising quality’: why China’s C919 is falling behind on deliveries

Deliveries of the home-grown airliner billed to take on US, European competitors have been slow, with just three dispatched in the first quarter.

20 Apr 2026 - 11:14AMvideocam

A domestically-produced C919 lands at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Photo: Handout

China energy security

Chinese airlines shed weight, add flights over Russia to trim fuel costs

Some carriers have even removed non-essential items like in-flight magazines from their planes.

3 Apr 2026 - 5:07PM

An Air China plane at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Photo: Shutterstock

China energy security

Chinese airline regulator faces dilemma as Iran war sends fuel costs soaring

Pending announcement from regulator, two airlines reveal plans for sixfold increase in surcharges.

2 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

China travel

China’s airlines add 2,900 flights to Europe as Russia access pays dividends

Chinese carriers have a major advantage over other global airlines due to their access to Russian airspace and ability to bypass the Middle East.

27 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM

Airbus

Airbus wins Chinese airline’s 101-plane order in victory over Boeing