China's home-grown C919 jet completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday under China Eastern Airlines. The Commercial Aviation Corp of China (COMAC)-produced aircraft is meant to rival Airbus and Boeing as China seeks to become more self-reliant. - REUTERS

China's own airliner completes first commercial flight

China's home-grown C919 jet completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday under China Eastern Airlines. The Commercial Aviation Corp of China (COMAC)-produced aircraft is meant to rival Airbus and Boeing as China seeks to become more self-reliant. - REUTERS

Published: 30 May 2023