China's dream of soaring the skies with its very own passenger jet is now a reality! 🚀✈️ The C919, China’s first domestically-built narrow-body passenger jet, is making waves in the aviation world, and we couldn't be more excited! 🎉
Milestone Deliveries that Mark a New Era
On August 28, under the dazzling lights of Shanghai's Pudong district, two shiny new C919 jets were unveiled. Proudly wearing the colors of Air China and China Southern Airlines, these jets represent the 8th and 9th deliveries by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Talk about making moves! 🛫🌟
According to Lin Zhijie, a civil aviation expert, \"This time, the deliveries to multiple users mean COMAC starts mass delivery to different customers.\" In other words, the C919 is ready to take on the world! 🌍✨
Spreading Wings Across New Skies
The real magic? These aircraft will be flying with different airlines, under various conditions. Lin highlighted that this marks a \"very important stage for the C919's commercial operation.\" It's like watching your favorite band finally go on a world tour! 🎶🌎
Flying High with China Eastern Airlines
Since receiving certification in 2022, COMAC has delivered seven C919s to China Eastern Airlines, the jet's first global operator. The maiden commercial flight took off in May 2023, and since then, there’s been no looking back! 🚀
China Eastern now operates five routes with the C919, connecting major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi'an. On September 1, the jet welcomed its 500,000th passenger on a flight from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. That's half a million smiles in the sky! 😊✈️
In total, China Eastern's C919 fleet has chalked up over 10,000 hours of safe flight across more than 3,700 commercial flights. The sky's the limit! 🌤️
What's Next for the C919?
With orders piling up and more airlines joining the C919 club, the future looks brighter than ever. Will we soon see the C919 flying international routes, possibly connecting Asia with Latin America? Only time will tell! ⏳🌐
One thing's for sure: the C919 is not just a plane; it's a symbol of innovation, ambition, and the incredible heights we can reach when we dare to dream. So, keep your eyes on the skies, amigos! The journey has just begun. 🚀❤️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
