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China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is one of the most important Chinese carriers in today’s commercial aviation industry. Headquartered in Shanghai, it has hubs and operating bases throughout the country, and a diverse fleet that allows it to serve a range of destinations. China Eastern also has several subsidiary airlines under its belt, and will turn 34 years old in 2022. (Featured image: Getty Images)
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- IATA/ICAO Code:
- MU/CES
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Year Founded:
- 1988
- Alliance:
- SkyTeam
- CEO:
- Shaoyong Liu
- Country:
- China
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