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

A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.