China's C919 makes historic maiden commercial flight as first homegrown passenger jet.
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China's first homegrown large passenger aircraft, the C919, made its inaugural commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing. Manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919 program has been progressing steadily since its launch in 2009. The aircraft has undergone extensive testing, achieving significant milestones such as receiving its Type Inspection Authorization and completing its first static strength test. With 1,200 orders as of January 2023, the C919 could reshape the global commercial aviation landscape and symbolize China's progress in the aerospace industry.
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