Hey aviation enthusiasts! ✈️ Get ready for some exciting news from China! 🇨🇳 Starting this Friday, China Eastern Airlines is launching a brand new route for its homegrown C919 aircraft, connecting the bustling cities of Shanghai and Guangzhou! 🏙️🌆
Flight MU5309 will jet off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 9:30 a.m., landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 11:55 a.m. Perfect timing for a lunch date in Guangzhou! 🍜 The return flight, MU5316, departs Guangzhou at 1:30 p.m., bringing you back to Shanghai by 4:00 p.m. Just in time for afternoon tea! ☕
This marks the fourth commercial route for the C919, China's very own large passenger aircraft, and it's making waves in the aviation world! 🌊🌍 With six C919 planes now in its fleet, China Eastern Airlines is the only carrier flying these innovative jets. Talk about exclusivity! ✨
The addition of the C919 to the Shanghai-Guangzhou route boosts the daily flights between the two mega-cities to 36! That means more convenient options for travelers and tighter connections between these economic powerhouses. 💪
China's ambition doesn't stop there! With the C919, China aims to take a slice of the global aviation market pie, currently dominated by Boeing and Airbus. Watch out world, there's a new player in town! 🛫🌏
Over the past year, the C919 has been spreading its wings across China, operating routes from Shanghai to Chengdu, Beijing Daxing, and Xi'an. And now, Guangzhou joins the club! 🎉
So, if you're planning a trip across China, why not hop aboard the C919 and be part of aviation history? 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
