The China Eastern Airlines plane, bearing the symbol number MU9191, carried more than 130 passengers between the two cities over a period of about two hours.
2. Second C919 delivered
Comac has delivered its second C919 jet to China Eastern Airlines in Shanghai.
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Why it took 15 years for China’s domestically-built C919 to start carrying passengers
Why it took 15 years for China’s domestically-built C919 to start carrying passengers
3. The C919 will be available in a variety of sizes (September 2023)
4. China Eastern Airlines signs contract to buy 100 C919s
China Eastern Airlines announced that it has signed a contract with COMAC to purchase 100 more C919 passenger aircraft, in addition to the five it ordered in 2021.
The company said five aircraft will be delivered in 2024, followed by 10 each year for the next three years, and 15 each year from 2028 to 2030. Annual deliveries are expected to reach 20 aircraft in 2031.
5. First travel outside mainland China (December 2023)
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A closer look at China’s C919 jet’s flight over Victoria Harbour
A closer look at China’s C919 jet’s flight over Victoria Harbour
6. Third C919 delivery (December 2023)
COMAC has delivered its third C919 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines for operation on the Chengdu-Shanghai route.
7. Signing of contract for high altitude variant (December 2023)
The two countries also agreed to jointly establish a national research centre.
The Plateau Suit Jet has a shorter aircraft length and is equipped with more oxygen tanks, allowing it to continue to supply oxygen even if the aircraft depressurizes, and its engines have more thrust, allowing it to support sustained flight at high altitudes where the air is thinner.
They are also equipped with a more accurate satellite communication system to accommodate complex terrain.
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Take a look inside China’s home-grown civilian jetliners, the ARJ21 and C919
Take a look inside China’s home-grown civilian jetliners, the ARJ21 and C919
8. China seeks European recognition (January 2024)
The C919 is only certified by Chinese regulators.
9. C919 to fly China’s busiest route (January 2024)
Normal service was expected to be available for two weeks.
10. C919 makes international debut (February 2024)
Two C919s will take part in the 2024 Singapore Airshow, marking the airline’s first international exhibition.
11. C919 heads to Southeast Asia (February and March 2024)
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China’s C919: First domestically-built aircraft makes international debut
China’s C919: First domestically-made passenger plane makes international debut
12. Air China agrees to purchase 100 C919s (April 2024)
The airline said it had negotiated a “significant discount” on the listed total of $10.8 billion for the order.
13. C919 passes ‘thorough’ post-flight safety tests (May 2024)
A crew of more than 60 people inspected the plane, which China Eastern Airlines calls a B-919A, testing the engines, landing gear and all of the equipment in the cabin.
