Airlines

First C919 jet to be delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December

First C919 wearing China Eastern Airlines livery

According to a meeting report from the airline, the first C919 big passenger aircraft, China’s domestic long-distance transport jet will be delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December. The memo, which was made public on Monday, stated that the company will be in charge of flying the first C919 and would do its best to provide a safe and enjoyable flight.

The first COMAC C919 enters service with China Eastern Airlines. @RupprechtDeino
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COMAC C919 Successfully Completes Flight Tests(Opens in a new browser tab)

On September 29, the C919 received its airworthiness certification from the authorities. The airliner marks a significant turning point in the nation’s decades-long quest to produce civil aircraft that are domestically designed and built to compete with medium-range passenger aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.

Shanghai-based One of the three state-owned, “backbone” airlines is China Eastern Airlines, which is listed in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York. As of late 2021, it had more over 760 aircraft.

China certifies C919 jet to compete with Airbus and Boeing(Opens in a new browser tab)

The airline firm has stated that the new aircraft would be utilised on routes from Shanghai to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.