On February 26, 2020, China Eastern’s OTT Airlines (OTT Airlines), under China Eastern, was officially unveiled and established, with plans to commercially operate domestic aircraft (including J21, C919, etc.). See the official WeChat message for details.
The newly established OTT Airlines will primarily operate aircraft such as the ARJ21 and C919, with the development goal of being rooted in the Yangtze River Delta, serving coastal areas, and extending influence to nearby regions. By taking advantage of the opportunity to introduce domestic aircraft like the ARJ21 and C919, it will make operating domestic commercial aircraft its core, while combining that with its existing business-jet business to help commercial and business aviation “fly with two wings.” It aims to build transport products that combine mainline and feeder operations, and gradually improve and scale up to create a full-industry, full-service, convenient, and fast aviation service network, adding to China Eastern’s operating brands.
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