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China Eastern

China Eastern launches streaming IFE on its newest C919

2 December 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

China Eastern's new wireless IFE portal on board the C919 (image via ChinaDaily)

The ninth C919 for China Eastern arrived last week, carrying a bit of a passenger experience boost. It is the first C919 for the carrier to feature a streaming entertainment solution on board.

This story is about: C919, China, China Eastern, COMAC, IFE, IFEC, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

China, Las Vegas feature in Gatwick summer 2024 slot allocations

4 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

overhead view of a round airport terminal with a variety of planes parked at the gates

Norse Atlantic may bring its flying longboats to Las Vegas this summer. The route is noted in the initial slot allocations for Gatwick, released today.

This story is about: Air China, Air India, Atlantic Airways, China, China Eastern, China Southern, Ethiopian Airlines, Gatwick, India, ITA, Italia Trasporto Aereo, LGW, London, Norse Atlantic Airways, PLAY, routes, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola Airlines, Vietnam Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Virgin Atlantic is now a part of SkyTeam

2 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam alliance today, just five months after announcing its intention to affiliate with the group.

This story is about: Air France, alliances, China Eastern, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, ITA, joint venture, KLM, LHR, London, Lounge, lounges, loyalty, premium cabin, SkyTeam, Upper Class, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: Loyalty

Chinese airlines place massive Airbus A320neo family order

1 July 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Airbus A321LR/ACF test aircraft was unveiled in Hamburg earlier this month (Image via Airbus)

China’s three state-owned airlines will boost their combined fleet by more than 300 planes, with a major Airbus A320neo order announced today. Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern will each take about 100 single-aisle aircraft, all expected to be delivered between 2024-2027.v

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A320neo, A321neo, Air China, Airbus, Boeing, China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, Tianjin Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

China Eastern launches local live TV on board with Panasonic Avionics

4 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Screens on a China Eastern A330 showing off the new live television, offered in partnership with Panasonic Avionics

Live television in flight is coming to China. Panasonic Avionics will deliver multiple channels of live TV service to China Eastern as the launch customer of its expanded channel selection, adding multiple Chinese broadcasters to its portfolio.

This story is about: APSTAR-6D, China Eastern, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, live television, live tv, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

Air France secures €4 billion, (maybe) cedes Orly slots

6 April 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The French government likely just spent the most money ever on airport landing slots. A €4 billion deal to recapitalize the Air France-KLM group will see a token divestment of operating slots at Paris-Orly airport, assuming a competitor is keen.

This story is about: Air France, China Eastern, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, financing, KLM, Orly, ORY, Paris, Paris-Orly, slots Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

COMAC delivers for three new ARJ21 operators

30 June 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

China’s COMAC added a trio of new airline operators for its ARJ21-700 aircraft over the weekend. China Eastern, China Southern, and Air China each took delivery of their first aircraft during a joint ceremony. And, still, COMAC’s grand ambitions to challenge Western manufacturers remains years away.

This story is about: Air China, ARJ21, ARJ21-700, China, China Eastern, China Satcom, COMAC, E190, Embraer, in-seat power, OTT Airlines, UAC, United Aircraft Corporation Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

US retaliates against China, blocking all flights

3 June 2020 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Love me an A350 wingtip!

Nonstop service between the US and China will terminate later this month, ending 24 years of direct links between the countries. The move comes as the two governments escalate rhetoric on many fronts, covering trade, human rights and more.

This story is about: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, CAAC, China, China Eastern, China Southern, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, DoT, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, routes, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

China Eastern takes an interesting angle for new premium seating

7 January 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A China Eastern 737-800 by Aero Icarus via Flickr/CC BY-SA https://www.flickr.com/photos/aero_icarus/6052879015/

Putting flat bed seats in single-aisle aircraft is hardly a new phenomenon. As the planes fly farther and passengers appear willing to pay for increased comfort that trend will likely continue, with seat manufacturers continuing to innovate in the space. Or, perhaps, taking a step backwards from time to time.

This story is about: 737-800, AVIC Hubei Ali Jiatai, Boeing, China Eastern, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Jiatai, seating, seats Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Biometrics expand in Asia, Europe and the Middle East

9 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Where will travelers find biometric systems next? As the technology continues to evolve and expand new airport implementations are coming online around the globe. Here are a trio of recent activations that span the range of services and values to passengers.

This story is about: Beijing, biometrics, CBP, China, China Eastern, Customs and Border Protection, Daxing, Dubai, EU, European Union, facial recognition, Frontex, immigration, Lisbon, Lounge Filed Under: Ground Services

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