China’s aviation ambitions are soaring to new heights as the homegrown C919 jetliner begins daily flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong 🏙️. Operated by China Eastern Airlines, this marks the first time the domestically developed aircraft has been used for scheduled commercial routes to the region.
The airline now boasts the world’s largest C919 fleet, with 105 planes ordered. Hong Kong becomes the ninth city linked by these jets, joining major hubs like Beijing, where the plane began regular flights earlier this year. 🌐
Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the C919 represents a 15-year journey from blueprint to breakthrough ✨. Since its 2015 debut, the aircraft has met international airworthiness standards while showcasing China’s tech innovation – a flex for the globally minded, tech-savvy generation.
