Guess who's making waves in the aviation world? 🌍✈️ China's very own C919 passenger jet has just soared past an incredible milestone—carrying over 500,000 passengers since its commercial debut! 🚀
Since taking off on its first commercial flight on May 28, 2023, the C919 has been on a nonstop journey upwards. With over 10,000 flight hours and more than 3,700 commercial flights, this homegrown aircraft is proving it's got what it takes to compete with the big names in the skies. 🌤️
The C919 first touched down with China Eastern Airlines back in December 2022, and they've wasted no time expanding their fleet. Now boasting seven C919s, they're connecting major cities like Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, Xi'an, and Guangzhou. Talk about connecting the dots! 🗺️🔗
But it's not just China Eastern that's joining the party. On August 28, both Air China and China Southern Airlines received their first C919s in Shanghai. This marks a new chapter as China's first domestically-produced large passenger aircraft spreads its wings with multiple airlines. 🛫✨
\"I'm super lucky to have grown up alongside our homegrown C919,\" shared Jing Yucheng, one of the pioneer pilots flying the C919 for China Eastern Airlines. \"It's an awesome aircraft, loved by both pilots and passengers!\" 💙
If the C919's journey so far is any indication, the sky isn't the limit—it's just the beginning! Keep an eye out for this high-flyer next time you're looking to adventure across China. Who knows, you might just be the next passenger helping them reach their next milestone! 😉✈️
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Number of passengers carried by China's homegrown C919 exceeds 500,000
cgtn.com
