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China Eastern Airlines

(中国东方航空公司)

China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
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
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