Hey there, travel enthusiasts! ✈️ There's a new bird in the sky, and it's proudly waving the Chinese flag. On Wednesday, China Eastern Airlines kicked off regular flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong using the homegrown C919 jetliner. 🎉 This isn't just any plane—it's China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, boasting independent intellectual property rights and built to international airworthiness standards.
So, what's the buzz about? 🤔 Well, China Eastern Airlines isn't just testing the waters; they've ordered a whopping 105 C919 aircraft, making them the biggest fleet owner of this sleek new jet. With Hong Kong now being the ninth city on its route map, the C919 is spreading its wings farther than ever! 🌏
If you're planning a trip, you're in luck. The airline plans to run daily round-trip flights between these two bustling cities. Talk about convenience! 🛫🛬
Flashback to May 2023, the C919 made its maiden commercial voyage from Shanghai to Beijing, marking its grand entry into the civil aviation market. Fast forward to now, and that route has become a regular gig for the C919 since January this year.
But let's rewind to where it all began. Back in 2007, China embarked on an ambitious journey with the C919 project. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), the first C919 rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. Now, it's soaring the skies, connecting people and places like never before. 🚀
So next time you're booking a flight between Shanghai and Hong Kong, keep an eye out for the C919. You might just be part of aviation history in the making! 😉
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China's homegrown C919 plane begins regular Shanghai-Hong Kong flights
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