China Eastern Airlines considering establishing airline in Hainan

15 March, 2019

China Eastern Airlines is reportedly considering establishing a new airline in Hainan, with Ctrip and Juneyao Air also considering investment in the start up (Aviation Week, 12-Mar-2019). China Eastern chairman Liu Shaoyong previously said the carrier is considering establishing an airline with Comac ARJ21 and other aircraft types, adding the airline could be established in 2019.