A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
SHANGHAI, June 1 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it is expected to carry more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
On Tuesday, the sixth C919 jetliner delivered worldwide joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Tuesday, indicating the acceleration of commercial operation of China's homegrown large passenger aircraft.
This came one year after the first commercial flight of C919 was made. With its self-developed trunk jetliner, China aims to secure a share of the global civil aviation market, which is currently dominated by Boeing and Airbus.
As of Monday, the five C919 jetliners of China Eastern Airlines had completed more than 2,100 flights, accumulating 6,000-plus flight hours and transporting nearly 300,000 passengers in the first-year commercial operation. ■
A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Hong Kong students queue to get on a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Hong Kong students pose for photo before boarding a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)
People pose for a group photo in front of a C919 jetliner after its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents arrive at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day.
The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)
