Chinese start-up East Star Airlines is poised to begin domestic operations this month with Airbus A319s. The Wuhan-based carrier is taking 10 A319s and A320s on lease from GE Commercial Aviation Services and a further 10 A320s directly from Airbus.
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Source: Flight International