Air China's inaugural C919 plane successfully concludes its first flight
On Tuesday, Air China successfully carried out the inaugural flight of its first C919 aircraft. The CA1523 flight departed from Beijing Capital International Airport and arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
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Air China’s inaugural C919 aircraft successfully completed its first commercial flight on Tuesday. The CA1523 flight departed from Beijing Capital International Airport and arrived at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.
This event signifies the official launch of Air China’s commercial operations for the domestically produced C919 aircraft, which is a narrow-body jet airliner developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China. This represents a noteworthy accomplishment for China's aviation sector.
The C919 operated by Air China features an increased maximum take-off weight and enhanced engine thrust compared to standard models, making it better suited for longer flights. This improvement broadens its market applicability and enhances its competitiveness within the global aviation industry.
Since commencing commercial services on May 28, 2023, the C919 has recorded over 10,000 flight hours and has successfully completed more than 3,700 commercial flights.
On September 1, it achieved a significant milestone by transporting over 500,000 passengers.
The first C919 large passenger aircraft was officially delivered to China Eastern Airlines on December 9, 2022. The airline has since expanded its C919 fleet to a total of seven aircraft, operating five routes that link Shanghai with Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'an, and Guangzhou, as well as Beijing with Xi'an.
On August 28, Air China and China Southern Airlines received their first C919 aircraft in Shanghai, marking an important development as the nation’s first domestically manufactured large passenger aircraft enters a new phase with multiple operators.
Read more: What's next for China's C919 as orders pile up?
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
This event signifies the official launch of Air China’s commercial operations for the domestically produced C919 aircraft, which is a narrow-body jet airliner developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China. This represents a noteworthy accomplishment for China's aviation sector.
The C919 operated by Air China features an increased maximum take-off weight and enhanced engine thrust compared to standard models, making it better suited for longer flights. This improvement broadens its market applicability and enhances its competitiveness within the global aviation industry.
Since commencing commercial services on May 28, 2023, the C919 has recorded over 10,000 flight hours and has successfully completed more than 3,700 commercial flights.
On September 1, it achieved a significant milestone by transporting over 500,000 passengers.
The first C919 large passenger aircraft was officially delivered to China Eastern Airlines on December 9, 2022. The airline has since expanded its C919 fleet to a total of seven aircraft, operating five routes that link Shanghai with Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'an, and Guangzhou, as well as Beijing with Xi'an.
On August 28, Air China and China Southern Airlines received their first C919 aircraft in Shanghai, marking an important development as the nation’s first domestically manufactured large passenger aircraft enters a new phase with multiple operators.
Read more: What's next for China's C919 as orders pile up?
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
