WebDec 9, 2024 · The world’s first C919, a Chinese-made narrowbody jet, was delivered to launch customer China Eastern Airlines in Shanghai on Friday and took off for a 15-minute flight to mark the historic moment. WebSep 30, 2024 · In March 2024, China Eastern Airlines, one of the country's largest airlines headquartered in Shanghai, signed a contract to buy five C919, the first commercial deal for the plane. As of this August, six C919 aircraft have completed their airworthiness certification test flights in several airports across China, including in the provinces of ...
China says deadly 2024 plane crash still being investigated
WebDec 9, 2024 · China Eastern Airlines Ltd. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2024, became the first customer to take delivery of the long-range jetliner produced by a state-owned manufacturer set up to try to compete with ... WebJan 29, 2024 · China-Made Jetliner C919 to Carry Passengers in March. As the 2024 Spring Festival wound down, China’s first domestically-made large jetliner C919 took its … rec room sports
Chinese airliner carrying 132 people crashes in southern China
WebApr 2, 2024 · China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 crashed in Guangxi, southern China. on March 21. The Boeing 737-800 was carrying 132 people, including nine crew members. The Boeing 737-800 was carrying 132 ... WebDec 9, 2024 · The model delivered to China Eastern Airlines Ltd., one of China’s four major carriers, seats 164 passengers, China Central Television reported. It gave no details of where it would be operated. The single-aisle C919, which is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, has a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers (2,530 to 3,450 … WebMar 22, 2024 · The China Eastern Airlines Corp. jet that crashed Monday was traveling at close to the speed of sound in the moments before it slammed into a hillside, according to a Bloomberg News review of ... rec room square one