Ten month profit for China Eastern; rebound in traffic in Nov-2009

China Eastern reported a CNY1.85 billion (USD271 million) profit in the ten months to 31-Oct-2009, with passenger numbers rising 19.8% year-on-year, prompting GM, Liu Shaoyong, to state that the carrier is "moving away from its difficulties". [1212 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• New share placement to help ease balance sheet strains
• Merger receives final conditional approval – Shanghai Airlines likely to be de-listed
• An Alliance partner to be chosen
• Traffic rebound continues
• New routes added and service growth continues
• China Eastern teams up with Alibaba for on-line sales

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• China Eastern Airlines traffic highlights: Nov-2009