China Eastern Signs $540 Million Procurement Deals

China Eastern Airlines signed 23 procurement agreements at the ninth China International Import Expo, including commitments worth $540 million with 15 suppliers from eight countries and regions. The deals cover spare engines, aviation materials, fuel, catering and upgrades to the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER cabins, with suppliers including CFM International, Collins Aerospace, Honeywell, Panasonic Avionics and Boeing. The airline also showcased an autonomous electric baggage tractor and modular hangar and cargo-warehouse systems as part of its broader presentation of aviation infrastructure and operational innovations.