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An Air China flight to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a passenger's lithium battery in carry-on luggage ignited, causing smoke and flames. No injuries were reported, and the plane was safely diverted to ensure safety, highlighting ongoing concerns about lithium battery fires on aircraft.
An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage caught fire, but no injuries were reported.
At the Zhuhai air show, Air China signed a preliminary agreement to purchase Comac's new widebody C929 jet, marking a significant step for China in the aviation industry dominated by Airbus and Boeing. The C929, expected to compete with the Airbus 350 and Boeing 787, aims for a 2027 delivery with a flight range of 12,000 km. Comac also received orders for its narrowbody C919 and regional C909 jets.