- President urges all-out search and rescue efforts. (Read more)

- The 6.8-year-old Boeing 737-800NG, one of the world's most popular jetliners, was traveling from Kunming to Guangzhou.

- The crash ended China's civil aviation safety record of more than 4,000 days. (Read more)

- UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences to the victims and the Chinese government. (Read more)

- China Eastern Airlines has grounded all of its Boeing 737-800 planes.

- Boeing China said it is cooperating with China Eastern Airlines and will provide support.

- China's major airlines have 1,400 Boeing 737-800NG planes, accounting for about 37% of total passenger planes.

- The civil aviation industry has begun a two-week safety inspection. (Read more)