 | Future MembersOn the 21st of June 2010, China Eastern signed the official Adherence Agreement in New York to join SkyTeam. They are now in the process of fulfilling all membership requirements to become a full member of the SkyTeam alliance. Expected entry is by the end of 2011. 
China EasternChina Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited is one of the three largest civil aviation transportation backbone enterprises in China and grows out of China Eastern Airlines established in 1988. By December 31, 2009, China Eastern had possessed the total assets of about 95.8 billion yuan, owned more than 330 large and middle–sized transport planes with air service to 151 destinations and had over 60,000 employees. It is mainly engaged in passenger, cargo, post and luggage air transportation and extension service such as aircraft maintenance and travel agency. China Eastern has established an air transportation network linking the world with Shanghai where the Headquarters is located as the core hub and Xi'an and Kunming as the regional hubs. As the first and sole global airline partner of the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, China Eastern firmly focuses on the theme of "Better City, Better Life" of the World Expo Shanghai, sets forth the World Expo slogans such as "Better China Eastern, Better Journey" and "The World In Front Of Your Eyes, China Eastern Will Be At Your Side", upholds the concept of "participating, publicizing and serving the World Expo" and sets up the "Expo Air Express" for visitors by its high–quality service brand name, comprehensive air network, advanced passenger and cargo aircraft fleet, highly reputed flight safety, and high–efficiency operation. |   |
