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China Eastern Airlines supports WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
China Eastern Airlines (CEAir) served as the national strategic partner and designated airline for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai. The event concluded recently, featuring more than 1,300 competitors from 68 countries and regions competing across 64 technical skill disciplines.
To support the competition, CEAir provided comprehensive services at Shanghai Pudong and Shanghai Hongqiao international airports, including check-in assistance, information services, and support for border formalities. The airline's personnel also played active roles in the event's ceremonies: 69 crew members served as greeters during the opening ceremony, and 20 volunteers from the ‘Lingyan’ team provided protocol assistance for both the opening and closing sessions.
Additionally, CEAir staff participated directly in specific skill categories, with 15 crew members acting as models for the hairdressing competition and five aircraft maintenance specialists providing technical support for the aircraft maintenance discipline. At the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo, the airline hosted a 300-square-meter exhibition stand to showcase aviation innovations, such as IPT flight simulators, virtual reality training for aircraft maintenance, and artificial intelligence applications for cargo security.
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China Eastern Airlines · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport · Shanghai Pudong International Airport · WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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- [● 3 SOURCES] China Eastern Airlines provided 69 crew members as greeters for the opening ceremony and 20 volunteers for protocol support. www.mediapress24.it · revistaempreende.com.br · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] China Eastern Airlines served as the national strategic partner and designated airline for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. www.mediapress24.it · revistaempreende.com.br · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The airline operated a 300-square-meter exhibition stand at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo. www.mediapress24.it · revistaempreende.com.br · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 48th WorldSkills Competition featured over 1,300 competitors from 68 countries and regions participating in 64 skill disciplines. www.mediapress24.it · revistaempreende.com.br · www.ad-hoc-news.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 1,400 China Eastern Airlines flights offered free Wi-Fi during the event. revistaempreende.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The airline showcased technologies including IPT flight simulators, VR maintenance training, and AI-driven cargo security. www.mediapress24.it · revistaempreende.com.br