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A China Eastern A330. China's government is easing restrictions on foreign carriers flying into the country. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Fabian Behr)
[ News ]December 22, 2020 6:00 am ET
By Will Lee

China’s OTT Airlines to Launch on Dec. 28

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, China hasn’t stopped developing its aviation industry. A brand-new carrier, OTT Airlines, will be launched on Dec. 28. However, the airline hasn't revealed any maiden flight details thus far. OTT will provide only regional services and will be based at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. OTT a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines and will be using MU as its IATA designator, which is the same as the parent company. According to Chinese media, OTT is going to…

[ News ]June 28, 2020 12:19 pm ET
By Bulent Imat

China’s Three Major Airlines Receive First COMAC ARJ21 Aircraft

China's three largest airlines — Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines — took delivery of COMAC's ARJ21 aircraft, China’s first domestically developed regional jet, on Sunday. The  90-seater short-haul aircraft is manufactured by state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). China’s three biggest airlines are currently slated…