China's domestically produced C919 jetliners have achieved an operational milestone, successfully handling 500,000 passenger trips as of Sunday.
Produced by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919 is a narrow-body trunk airliner, meaning it is designed to serve international routes or "trunk" routes between major cities.
Since beginning commercial flights on May 28, 2023, C919 planes have accumulated over 10,000 safe flight hours and completed more than 3,700 commercial flights.
The C919 jetliner has a layout of up to 192 seats, with a range of up to 5,555 kilometers, according to COMAC.
To date, the company has delivered nine C919 aircraft to various customers. China Eastern Airlines, the launch customer for the plane, has reported consistent operational performance since its entry into service 15 months ago, covering five regular routes with over 3,600 commercial flights.
The aircraft is poised to have a promising market outlook due to its adaptability, advanced technology and performance capabilities, combined with China's vast civil aviation market. COMAC, meanwhile, continues to optimize and upgrade the aircraft.
China-made C919 jetliners achieve operational milestone, handling 500,000 passenger trips
