China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neos to boost long-haul expansion

Share

China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $9.35 billion at list prices. The aircraft will be delivered progressively between 2029 and 2033 under an agreement signed in Shanghai.

The airline noted that the actual price paid will be lower than Airbus’s January 2025 catalogue prices, reflecting customary industry discounts. The new aircraft will support China Eastern’s strategy to expand its international network, particularly by adding more long-haul services from Shanghai Pudong Airport.

The order marks a significant investment in fleet growth as the carrier seeks to strengthen its presence on international routes in the coming decade.

This post was published on 26 June 2026 22:00

André Orban

M. Sc. Engineering

Published by
André Orban

Recent Posts

Airbus considers second A350 assembly line as long-haul demand grows

Airbus is preparing to decide on an expansion of A350 production capacity as airlines seek…

16 October 2026

Ryanair answers passenger’s windowless-seat complaint: ‘Take a nap’

Ryanair responded to a passenger’s complaint about its windowless seat 11A with a characteristic social-media…

16 October 2026

VINCI launches Lyon Terminal 2 overhaul ahead of 2030 Winter Olympics

VINCI Airports has launched the redevelopment of Terminal 2 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, with opening…

16 October 2026

Bonza backer Joshua Wander pleads guilty in US$500 million fraud case

Joshua Wander, co-founder and chief executive of 777 Partners, the investment firm that financed failed…

16 October 2026

Condor launches daily Berlin–Abu Dhabi flights with Etihad codeshare

Condor has launched daily flights between Berlin Brandenburg and Abu Dhabi, operated in codeshare with…

16 October 2026

Delta to launch daily Boston–Reykjavík flights in April 2027

Delta Air Lines will introduce daily seasonal flights between Boston and Reykjavík Keflavík on 12…

16 October 2026