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First C919 makes overseas debut

The first of China’s Comac C919 narrowbody airliners made its overseas debut at the 2024 Singapore airshow. Aircraft B-919A, the first C919 delivered and owned by China Eastern Airlines, was…

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The first of China’s Comac C919 narrowbody airliners made its overseas debut at the 2024 Singapore airshow. Aircraft B-919A, the first C919 delivered and owned by China Eastern Airlines, was on show for the six-day event before making the 5hr flight back to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on 26 February.

During the 6-day airshow, B-919A was joined on display by a Comac ARJ21 regional jet.
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