Chinese-made jet to make first flights outside mainland

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BEIJING - China Eastern Airlines will launch the first commercial cross-border service using the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Jan 1, state media reported on Thursday.

The aircraft manufacturer is seeking to obtain certification for the C919 from the European Union and has expressed hopes to achieve it by 2025.

The company has said that the Hong Kong office is a crucial component of its global strategy.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChinaHong KongSingapore

Topics: Airlines Comac Office First Passenger Mainland Hong China Kong C919 Eastern

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Published On: 2024-12-26 @ 16:01:00 (18 hours ago)

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