JetTrak

First commercial aircraft deliveries (new/used), aviation news, retirements, accidents, feature stories This blog focuses on the first deliveries of an aircraft type / variant (new or used) to a commercial airline, as well as the final retirement of aircraft types. New airline startups and airlines ceasing operations are also a key feature Source: Seven Seas Aviation JetTrak Database (tailored reports and consultant data services available: contact Rob Grundy via e-mail: rg7cavn@gmail.com)

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

China Eastern takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8

China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8, becoming the fifth Chinese operator of the new model. The airline has a further 59 on order, and 70 A320 NEOs (none delivered yet).

Boeing 737 MAX 8 MSN 61623 L/N 6542 F/F 11/16/17
China Eastern Airlines B-1383 Delivered 12/6/17

China Eastern - Current Fleet
39 x 737-700
35 x A319
83 x 737-800
1 x 737 MAX 8
74 x A321
180 x A320
28 x A330-200
20 x A330-300
20 x 777-300ER
Total: 480

Saturday, July 22, 2017

China Eastern takes delivery of 20th and final 777-300ER

China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of it's 20th and final Boeing 777-300ER. It received it's first example September 23rd 2014, with four more before the end of year, five in 2015, seven in 2016 and the final four in 2017.

Boeing 777-39PER MSN 43287/1508 China Eastern Airlines B-7882

Apart from three previously operated 767-300ERs, China Eastern's long haul fleet has been focused on Airbus A330s and A340s. The 777s have now completely replaced China Eastern's A340-300s and -600s, while the carrier currently operates 33 x A330-200s and 21 x A330-300s.