China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Qimin Zhou
- Full Time Employees
- 85,168
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- Address
- 36 Hongxiang 3rd Road Shanghai People's Republic of China
- IPO Date
- Sep 14, 2009
- CIK
- 0001030475
- Website
- ceair.com
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- China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited operates as a leading airline company headquartered in Shanghai, China, with key hubs at Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Beijing, Kunming, and Xi'an airports. Founded in 1957 and restructured as China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited in 1988, the company engages primarily in passenger air transportation, cargo and mail delivery, and ancillary aviation services. Its core product portfolio includes scheduled passenger flights both domestically and internationally, air cargo and mail services, ground handling, air catering, flight training, aircraft maintenance, and specialized services such as business aviation, e-commerce platform operations, and airline ticketing. The company also offers integrated travel-related services incorporating accommodations, visa processing, car rentals, insurance, and multi-modal transport solutions like air-rail and air-bus connections, facilitated by digital innovations including mobile applications and WeChat mini-programs. China Eastern operates a large fleet of more than 775 aircraft and serves a broad market spanning China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and global destinations with a significant international route network crossing six continents. In recent strategic developments, China Eastern Airlines has launched major international expansion initiatives, including over 23 new long-haul international routes connecting to 21 Belt and Road Initiative countries and expanding its global presence to 36 international destinations, making it the first Chinese airline with services on six continents. In 2024 and 2025, the airline introduced new direct intercontinental routes from secondary hubs such as Hangzhou and Jinan to Sydney, and increased frequencies on key routes like Shanghai to London Heathrow and Sydney. It also unveiled the China Pass Card and the Suzhou Pass Co-Branded Card, innovation-driven travel cards integrated with e-CNY technology, enhancing customer convenience with benefits like in-flight Wi-Fi and seamless payment solutions. Operational enhancements include the roll-out of 52 self-service kiosks and automated bag drop facilities at Shanghai Pudong Airport to expedite check-in and baggage handling. Strategically, the airline has forged a joint venture with Etihad Airways to boost UAE-China connectivity and diversified into real estate with a significant equity stake in Shanghai's New International Building Co. Furthermore, China Eastern has initiated share repurchase programs and fleet modernization efforts as the global launch customer of the C919 aircraft, aiming to improve capital efficiency and reduce operational costs while solidifying its position in both regional and global aviation markets. China Eastern Airlines is a publicly traded company listed on the Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York stock exchanges and employs over 85,000 staff. Its business segments cover airline transportation operations, supporting logistics and ground activities, and related diversified services across its extensive network in China and internationally. These moves reflect the company's commitment to leveraging digital transformation, global partnerships, and asset diversification to foster sustainable growth and enhance its industry competitiveness in the evolving aviation sector.
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China Eastern Airlines joins 2024 ESG Global Leaders Conference
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