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China Eastern Airlines Welcomes Its Seventh C919 Aircraft

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China Eastern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of its seventh C919 aircraft, marking a significant milestone for both the airline and the homegrown aircraft program.

The latest delivery, which took place on Monday, represents the third C919 that the carrier, the world’s first customer for this new aircraft model, has received this year.

The C919, registered as B-919H, completed a brief flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. This transfer signifies the official integration of the aircraft into China Eastern Airlines’ operations.

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As of now, the airline stands as the largest operator of the C919, underscoring its pivotal role in the aircraft’s introduction to commercial aviation.

Upon arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the C919 aircraft will serve four key routes: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Sichuan Province, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Xi’an Xianyang International Airport in Shaanxi Province, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in Guangdong Province.

This route network highlights the growing operational reach of the C919 within China’s extensive aviation market.

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Since its maiden commercial flight on May 28, 2023, the C919 has made notable strides. By July 28, the aircraft has successfully completed 3,031 commercial flights and transported nearly 405,000 passengers. comac c919 vs airbus a320

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This impressive operational record reflects the aircraft’s increasing acceptance and integration into China’s aviation sector. With the delivery of its seventh C919, China Eastern Airlines continues to bolster its fleet with this domestically produced aircraft, further establishing its leadership in the adoption of China’s advanced aviation technology. comac c919 vs boeing 737 price

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First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class

First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class

India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”

Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.

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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.

Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.

Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.

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Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.

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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.

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