China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neos to boost long-haul expansion
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....
China Eastern resumes non-stop Shanghai–Stockholm flights after six-year hiatus
China Eastern Airlines has resumed its non-stop service between Shanghai and Stockholm, restoring the route for the first time since it was suspended in...
China Eastern launches direct Shanghai–Zurich service
China Eastern Airlines inaugurated its new direct service between Shanghai and Zurich Airport on 18 June 2026, with the airline’s first flight arriving in...
China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350 slams into boarding bridge after landing at Shanghai Airport
On 2 May, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 registered B-324W, operating domestic flight MU5406 between Chengdu and Shanghai, China. After a safe flight,...
Etihad expands China network with major capacity boost
Etihad Airways has announced a major expansion of its China network, adding five new routes and 28 weekly flights, bringing its total to 35...
China Eastern Airlines orders 101 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
China Eastern Airlines has placed a major order with Airbus for 101 aircraft from the A320neo family. The Chinese carrier aims to both renew...
China Eastern to relaunch direct Stockholm–Shanghai flights in June 2026
China Eastern Airlines will return to Stockholm Arlanda Airport in June 2026, launching a new direct service linking the Swedish capital with Shanghai Pudong...
China sets new record for world’s longest airline flight
China Eastern Airlines has inaugurated the world’s longest commercial passenger flight, cutting more than four hours off existing travel times between China and South...
China Eastern touts 29-hour ‘direct’ Shanghai–Buenos Aires route with Antarctic detour
China Eastern Airlines has launched ticket sales for what it calls the “world’s longest direct flight,” linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires with a scheduled...
China Eastern expands in Europe with new routes to Milan and Copenhagen, and strategic airspace edge
China Eastern Airlines is expanding its European footprint with three new routes launching this summer, responding to rising demand for long-haul travel from China....
Geneva Airport to launch direct flights to Shanghai in June
Starting June 16, China Eastern Airlines will operate a new direct route between Geneva and Shanghai, with four weekly flights (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday)....
China Eastern to debut C919 on first transborder route Shanghai-Hong Kong in January
China Eastern Airlines will be the first airline to fly the domestically-produced C919 jet on an international route, starting with daily flights between Shanghai...
Milan Malpensa Airport welcomes China Eastern’s first direct flight to Xi’an, strengthening Italy-China ties
Milan Malpensa Airport celebrated the inaugural China Eastern Airlines flight to Xi'an, marking the first direct route from Italy to the historic Chinese city....
Budapest Airport expands connectivity with China: New flights to Guangzhou and Xi’an
Budapest Airport has introduced two new direct flights to China, connecting Guangzhou and Xi’an with Budapest. These additions bring the total number of direct...
Budapest Airport welcomes return of Xi’an connection with Shanghai Airlines
Budapest Airport announces the reinstatement of its Xi’an route, marking its sixth Chinese destination. Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines, will operate...
China Eastern Airlines to launch daily flights from Shanghai to St. Petersburg as of 31 March 2024
China Eastern Airlines is set to launch daily direct flights from Shanghai to St. Petersburg starting March 31, according to Northern Capital Gateway LLC,...
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch codeshare partnership
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern have entered into a codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between the UK and East Asia.The initial phase allows seamless connections...
Perth Airport, Australia, says Ni Hao to China Eastern Airlines
Perth Airport is set to welcome China Eastern Airlines for a four-week seasonal trial over the Chinese New Year period. The trial will feature...
China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330 suffers uncontained engine failure
On 3 December, a China Eastern Airlines Airbus A330-300 (registered B-8970) operated flight MU721 between Shanghai, China and Hong Kong. During cruise, at 34,000...
Madrid Airport inaugurates new route with Wenzhou (China) operated by China Eastern
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport celebrates the launch of a new route linking Madrid directly to Wenzhou, China, operated by China Eastern Airlines. This route...