China Eastern Airlines takes delivery of the first of eight Airbus A340s

China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of the first of eight Airbus A340s, becoming the first carrier in the People's Republic of China to operate the jet, according to Airbus Industrie. China Eastern will begin using the jet in June for nonstop service between Shanghai and Los Angeles. The...

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