Airlines

Comac delivers the Second C919 aircraft to China Eastern airlines

One of the nation’s major airlines, China Eastern Airlines, has received the second C919 built by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.

COMAC delivered the single-aisle narrow-body passenger aircraft to China Eastern in Shanghai. In the afternoon of July 14th, 2023, a “three certificate” issuance and delivery ceremony of China Eastern Airlines B-919C aircraft was held in the flight test complex building of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC)’s Zhuqiao base, marking the official delivery of the second C919 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines (CEA).

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The ceremony was attended by CAAC East China Regional Administration staff and appointed representatives, all members of the CEA awaiting team, relevant leaders of COMAC’s Assembly Manufacturing Centre, and the major members of the delivery team.

Beginning in August 2022, the final construction of the B-919C aircraft was finished in February 2023, and the production flight test was finished in June 2023. The CEA awaiting team worked closely with the COMAC delivery team to properly finish all the tasks, including aircraft appearance inspection, ground test, delivery flight test, CAAC inspection, and document handover, after the delivery phase had begun.

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The China Eastern Airlines B-919C aircraft finished the ferry trip on July 16 and will soon begin route service. According to COMAC, China’s aviation market is forecast to add 9,284 new planes during the next two decades, with 6,288 of them being single-aisle aircraft. According to COMAC, China will have 10,007 passenger planes by 2041, or 21.1 percent of the total, making it the world’s largest aviation market.

Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac delivered the second C919 to its first customer China Eastern Airlines on Sunday morning in Shanghai.#plane #aircraft #aviation pic.twitter.com/axFUUIl4aS— FL360aero (@fl360aero) July 16, 2023

The C919 confronts the challenge of breaking into a market dominated by Airbus and Boeing as a newbie. Chinese airlines and a few other foreign clients have ordered the aircraft, but it is still unclear if it will be able to capture a sizable portion of the worldwide market.

Airlines

Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.