China Southern launches Oslo–Shanghai cargo route for Norwegian salmon exports
China Southern Airlines launched a new direct cargo service between Oslo Airport and Shanghai on 19 August. The route operates twice weekly with Boeing...
United Airlines Shanghai–San Francisco flight diverts to Tokyo after disruptive passenger incident
A United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER (registration N2138U) operating flight UA858 from Shanghai to San Francisco was forced to divert to Tokyo Narita Airport after...
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...
Challenge Group launches new Liège–Mumbai and Liège–Shanghai freighter services to expand global cargo network
Challenge Group is expanding its intercontinental air cargo network with two new direct freighter routes from Liège Airport to Mumbai and Shanghai, strengthening connectivity...
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...
Direct Oslo–Shanghai cargo flights boost Norwegian seafood exports to China
Suparna Airlines has launched a new direct cargo route between Oslo Airport and Shanghai Pudong, strengthening Norway’s export links with China and significantly increasing...
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...
Suparna Airlines expands fleet with second Boeing 777F, strengthening China–Europe cargo link via Liege
Suparna Airlines (formerly known as Yangtze River Airlines, part of the HNA Aviation group) has taken delivery of its second brand-new Boeing 777F, registration...
Air China flight diverts after lithium battery fire in overhead bin
Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency diversion to Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Saturday morning after a lithium battery...
Hainan Airlines solidifies Brussels as key European gateway amidst ambitious expansion
Hainan Airlines is demonstrating a robust commitment to its European network, with Brussels Airport (BRU) emerging as a pivotal hub for its ambitious expansion...
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)....
United Airlines flight diverts after pilot forgets passport
In an unusual and somewhat embarrassing turn of events, a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) was forced to divert...
KLM flights face series of technical setbacks
Two KLM Boeing 777 flights returned to Schiphol Airport on Sunday 29 December due to technical issues. Flight KL835 to Singapore and Denpasar, Bali...
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...
Air Canada to resume daily service to Beijing and increase Shanghai flights
Air Canada has announced the resumption of daily service to Beijing and the increase of flights to Shanghai, both operating from the airline's Vancouver...
SAS to end Copenhagen-Shanghai flights from 10 November 2024 due to market conditions
SAS has announced that it will cease its Copenhagen-Shanghai route as of 10 November 2024, citing market conditions. The final flights will take place...
SAS Airbus A350-900 makes emergency return to Copenhagen after lightning strike
On 24 September 2024, an SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350-900 registered SE-RSD bound for Shanghai Pudong as flight SK997 had to return to Copenhagen...