🎉 Happy First Birthday to China's C919 Jet! 🎂✈️
China's first homegrown large passenger aircraft, the C919, is soaring to new heights! On Monday night, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) delivered the sixth C919 to China Eastern Airlines. This sleek new jet made a smooth ferry flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday morning.
🚀 Upgraded Features? Yes, please! 🔥
Registered as B-919G, this latest addition isn't just any plane—it's the first of an additional 100 C919 aircraft ordered by China Eastern Airlines! And guess what? It's packed with upgrades! From an enhanced cockpit system display to an upgraded cabin entertainment system, passengers are in for a treat. 🎧🕹️
🌏 First Flight Outside the Chinese Mainland! 🌍
Mark your calendars for June 1st! China Eastern Airlines is set to operate a special charter flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai. This flight will be the C919's first commercial journey outside the Chinese mainland, spreading its wings and charm even further. 🛫💫
📆 A Year of Achievements! 🏆
Since its inaugural commercial flight on May 28, 2023, from Shanghai to Beijing, the C919 has been busy connecting major cities. It's been flying routes from Shanghai to Chengdu, Beijing, and Xi'an. With plans to expand the fleet to 10 by the end of the year, the C919 is well on its way to becoming a major player in the skies! 🌟
Stay tuned, aviation enthusiasts! The C919 is just getting started, and we can't wait to see where it flies next! 🛫❤️
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C919 commercial operation anniversary: New delivery and jet upgrade
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