Air China’s first C919 plane makes its debut flight


The C919 features a two-class configuration with 158 seats – eight in business class and 150 in economy. - Reuters

BEIJING: The first C919 aircraft received by Air China touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport on Thursday (Aug 29). The aircraft, the airline’s first domestically produced large passenger jet, adorned with the national flag, was greeted with a symbolic water arch, marking its official entry into its fleet.

This marks a significant step in China’s aviation industry, as the C919 becomes a key player in the domestic and international markets. The aircraft features a two-class configuration with 158 seats – eight in business class and 150 in economy.

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