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Published: 11:34, January 1, 2025 | Updated: 16:58, January 1, 2025
Nation's homegrown C919 begins regular Shanghai-HK flights
By Xinhua
SHANGHAI - China Eastern Airlines on Wednesday started using the nations's domestically-produced C919 jetliner for regular flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Flight MU721 carrying 157 passengers took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 8:21 am, marking the inauguration of the route operating the aircraft type.
It makes China Eastern Airlines the first airline to use the C919 for scheduled commercial flights to Hong Kong.
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The company plans to conduct daily round-trip flights.
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