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The first commercial passenger flight COMAC C919 took place on 28 May 2023 from Shanghai to Beijing operated by China Eastern Airlines. COMAC photo
The C919 is a narrow-body aircraft designed to compete with the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo. It is a new attempt to develop a Chinese commercial aircraft, which is added COMAC ARJ21 already in operation. The C919 is China's first self-developed medium-range passenger aircraft in accordance with international airworthiness standards and has its own intellectual property rights..
First commercial flight of the C919
The flight was a success and the C919 performed well transporting 128 passengers. The aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 35.000 feet and flew for a total of three hours and 45 minutes. Passengers on board were impressed with the comfort of the aircraft and the service on board according to local press reports..
This first commercial flight of the C919 is an important milestone for the aviation industry of China and comes after several months of test flights and certification before local authorities. It is a sign that China is capable of developing world-class aircraft and is a major player in the global aviation market.. C919 is expected to be a huge success and could help boost China's economy, but above all, that can compete directly with the giants of Airbus y Boeing.
More information and features
The manufacturer has shared some additional details about the features of this brand new commercial aircraft.:
- The C919 is a 190 seats with a reach of 5.570 kilometres.
- It is powered by two CFM International LEAP-1C engines.
- COMAC has received more than 800 C919 orders 28 airlines.
- The project was launched in 2007 and for him 2015 the first factory produced airplane left.
- The 2017 It was the first test flight of the C919.
Definitely, The C919 is a significant development for China's aviation industry and is expected to be a major competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320neo. The successful flight of the C919 is an important milestone for China, which hopes to be able to export its first units of the C919 to the world in a few years..
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