China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft landed safely at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia on August 12 after departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, marking the completion of the aircraft's first scheduled international commercial passenger flight.
A grand water salute ceremony is held for the C919 large passenger aircraft at the new Ulan Bator airport in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, on August 12. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Since China National Aviation Holding Corporation Limited (Air China) received its first C919 in August 2024, the corporation’s C919 fleet has steadily grown and seen higher operational efficiency and better capabilities. Air China now has 12 C919 aircraft, which have completed over 12,000 flights with more than 1.62 million passengers.
Before the international route was opened, more than 10 domestic routes had been launched, linking Beijing with other major Chinese cities, including Shanghai and Hong Kong.
(Executive editor: Zuo Shihan)
