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Friday, January 3, 2025

China Eastern Airlines Launches C919 Aircraft on Shanghai-Hong Kong Route


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comac_C919

China Eastern Airlines has officially begun operating the domestically produced C919 aircraft on its scheduled flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong. The historic flight MU721 took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Wednesday at 08:21, carrying 157 passengers, marking the first time the C919 has been used on this route.

This milestone also makes China Eastern Airlines the first carrier to offer scheduled commercial flights to Hong Kong with the C919. The airline plans to operate daily round-trip flights, highlighting China's growing capabilities in the aviation industry. The C919, developed by COMAC, is expected to strengthen China's position in the global commercial aviation market.