China Eastern Airlines Holding Co., Ltd. (CEAH), headquartered in Shanghai, is one of the three major state-owned aviation transportation groups in China. Leveraging the modern, integrated aviation service system it has built over the years, CEAH focuses on the development of three major businesses: full-service aviation, innovative economy aviation, and air logistics. In addition, it operates five aviation-related businesses through its subsidiaries: China Eastern Technic, China Eastern Catering, China Eastern Innovation, China Eastern Capital, and China Eastern Property Investment & Management. CEAH is accelerating the development of new quality productive forces to promote high-quality development and the construction of a world-renowned enterprise. It is the first state-owned large aviation transport group to achieve independent public listings for both of the aviation industry’s core businesses: air passenger transport and air logistics.
China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. (CEA) is the core business entity of CEAH0.. It operates a modern fleet of over 800 aircraft, making it one of the youngest fleets in the world. It also operates the country’s largest wide-body fleet, distinguished by its leading business and technological models, and equipped with advanced in-flight internet capabilities. China Eastern is the global launch customer for the domestically manufactured C919 aircraft and currently operates the largest C919 fleet, with the most commercial routes served by this aircraft.
At present, CEA operates dual hub systems in the two municipalities of Beijing and Shanghai, along with regional hubs in Xi’an, Kunming, and other key cities. Its network fully covers all provincial capitals and airports handling over 10 million passengers annually. As a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, CEA boasts an aviation transport network covering more than 1,000 destinations in 160 countries and regions,serving over 140 million passengers annually and ranking among the world’s top ten airlines.."The Eastern Miles" frequent flyers enjoy the membership rights and interests of a number of SkyTeam’s airlines and have access to over 750 VIP airport lounges worldwide.
Over the years, CEAH has actively fulfilled its social responsibilities by providing sustained support to Shuangjiang and Cangyuan counties in Lincang City, Yunnan Province. Through initiatives such as aviation-driven poverty alleviation, industrial development support and educational aid, the company has played a crucial role in helping the two counties lift themselves out of poverty and advance comprehensive rural revitalization. CEAH has long been a leader in green aviation, consistently optimizing its fleet structure, implementing energy conservation, emission reduction, and waste management initiatives. The airline has launched green products such as “Light Flight” and “Low-Carbon Premium,” actively participates in industry-wide carbon reduction efforts, and strongly supports China’s “dual carbon” goals—carbon peaking and carbon neutrality.
For consecutive years, China Eastern has been named one of the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands by WPP, and has also ranked among Brand Finance’s Top 50 Most Valuable Global Airline Brands. The company has also received numerous domestic and international awards and honors for its operational excellence, service quality, and strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, etc.