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COMAC C919 establishes busy routes across China
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COMAC C919 | Simple Flying

The COMAC C919, a Chinese narrowbody passenger jet, is making significant strides in the aviation industry. Designed to compete with Boeing and Airbus models, it marks China's entry into large commercial jet manufacturing. Despite relying on Western components for its engines and avionics, the C919 is the first non-Western aircraft of its size to be successfully developed since the USSR's efforts.

According to Cirium, an aviation analytics company, several routes have emerged as the busiest for the C919 in February 2025. These include flights from Shanghai-Hongqiao to Xi'an and Chengdu-Tianfu, operated by China Eastern Airlines.

China Eastern will conduct 122 flights between Shanghai-Hongqiao and Xi'an, offering 19,764 seats. The route from Shanghai-Hongqiao to Chengdu-Tianfu will see 112 flights carrying 18,144 seats. China Eastern describes itself as having "one of the youngest fleets in the world" with over 800 aircraft.

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Another key player is Air China, which operates daily flights between Chengdu-Shuangliu and Beijing Capital with its new C919s. Air China began using the C919 commercially in September and has since expanded its operations.

China Southern Airlines also utilizes the C919 extensively. It runs multiple flights between Guangzhou and Hangzhou-Xiaoshan. In December 2024, China Southern launched its first commercial flight on this route with a full load of passengers.

These developments highlight China's ambition to expand its presence in both domestic and international markets with homegrown aircraft technology.

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