China Eastern Airlines operating profit doubles in 1Q2016

China Eastern Airlines revenue up 5% - financial highlights for three months ended 31-Mar-2016:

• Revenue: CNY23,534 million (USD3598 million), +5.1% year-on-year;
• Costs: CNY18,528 million (USD2833 million), +0.7%;
• Operating profit: CNY2461 million (USD376 million), +102%;
• Net profit: CNY2831 million (USD433 million), +60.6%;
• Total assets: CNY189,648 million (USD28,997 million);
• Monetary capital: CNY1300 million (USD199 million);
• Total liabilities: CNY149,348 million (USD22,835 million). [more - original PR - English/Chinese]

*Based on the average conversion rate at CNY1 = USD0.1529