✈️ Big news! The Chinese mainland’s domestically built large passenger jet, the C919 (registration B-658N), touched down at Changsha Huanghua International Airport this Wednesday, officially joining China Southern Airlines’ Hunan branch.
With Changsha now acting as the C919’s second home base — alongside Guangzhou — it’s the fourth city in the Chinese mainland (after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou) to operate this game-changing airliner. This dual-base operation marks a new milestone in the large-scale commercial use of domestic aircraft. 🎉
An official from China Southern Airlines’ Hunan branch says a second C919 will arrive before the 2026 Spring Festival travel season. Once there, the C919 is set to fly three routes during the Spring Festival: Changsha–Guangzhou, Changsha–Beijing and Changsha–Shanghai. Passengers can look forward to more than three daily flights between Changsha and Beijing, offering fresh options to travel on a homegrown plane. 👀
Why it matters: This expansion not only boosts regional connectivity in Hunan Province but also highlights the growing confidence in the Chinese mainland’s aviation industry. For young travelers, business pros and explorers, it means more direct routes and the chance to fly on cutting-edge, domestically produced jets. 🌏✨
As the C919 spreads its wings, it symbolizes the Chinese mainland’s drive toward aviation innovation. It’s a bright sign for travelers, entrepreneurs and aviation enthusiasts alike. ✈️💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
