China's first homegrown jetliner, the C919, made its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday, May 28. The flight, which took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrived in Beijing Capital Airport, was operated by China Eastern Airlines.
The C919 is a single-aisle, twin-engined aircraft that can carry up to 164 passengers. It is designed to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, and is expected to be a major player in the global aviation market.
The C919 has been in development for over a decade, and has undergone extensive testing. It received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in September 2022, and has since been delivered to China Eastern Airlines and other airlines.
The C919's first commercial flight is a major milestone for China's aviation industry. It is a sign of China's growing technological prowess, and its ambition to become a major player in the global aviation market.
The C919's success will depend on a number of factors, including its price, performance, and safety record. However, the plane has the potential to revolutionize China's aviation industry, and to make China a major player in the global aviation market.
Quotes from industry experts:
- "The C919's first commercial flight is a major milestone for China's aviation industry," said John Leahy, former chief operating officer of Airbus. "It is a sign of China's growing technological prowess, and its ambition to become a major player in the global aviation market."
- "The C919 is a very competitive aircraft," said Scott Hamilton, president of Leeham Co. "It is priced very competitively, and it has a number of features that are not available on the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737."
- "The C919's success will depend on a number of factors," said Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at Teal Group. "However, the plane has the potential to revolutionize China's aviation industry, and to make China a major player in the global aviation market."
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