Future Low Altitude Travel Zone in 7th CIIE in Shanghai

Future Low Altitude Travel Zone in 7th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - Visitors learn about the LE200 electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft of Yi Airlines at the 7th CIIE in Shanghai, China, Nov 6, 2024. The Expo opened a special area for "future low-altitude travel" for the first time in the automobile exhibition area.

Future Low Altitude Travel Zone in 7th CIIE in Shanghai

Future Low Altitude Travel Zone in 7th CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2024 - Visitors learn about the LE200 electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft of Yi Airlines at the 7th CIIE in Shanghai, China, Nov 6, 2024. The Expo opened a special area for "future low-altitude travel" for the first time in the automobile exhibition area.

Marseille Provence Airport Illustrations - France

Marseille Provence Airport Illustrations - France

A Shanghai Airlines aircraft on the runway at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Two flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines, which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

The first 273 passengers board China Eastern Airlines' Boeing dreamliner 787/900 during the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM.

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) is seen at the arrival of the inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Texiang Liu (Vice President China Eastern Airlines) makes a speech on the arrival of the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

Flight attendants from China Eastern Airlines which will operate the first inaugural direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

First Inaugural Direct Flight Between Marseille And Shanghai - Marseille

China Eastern Airlines' Boeing Dreamliner 787/900 seen on the tarmac at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane, France on July 02, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lufthansa CEO: rising demand highlights strong China-Germany connection

STORY: Lufthansa CEO: rising demand highlights strong China-Germany connection SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JENS RITTER, Member of the Executive Board and CEO of Lufthansa Airlines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN QIAN, Senior Director Sales, Greater China, Lufthansa Group Airlines STORYLINE: Lufthansa was the first European airline to launch the route between Shanghai and Frankfurt. With the further increase of travel demand, the German airline doubled its daily Frankfurt-Shanghai flights starting from the end of March by one additional flight -- which is now back to pre-pandemic level. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JENS RITTER, Member of the Executive Board and CEO of Lufthansa Airlines "We see the increasing demand and our continuous increase of capacity to China demonstrates our strong belief in the China market and the strong connection between China and Germany."

Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia

STORY: Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia SHOOTING DATE: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ARJ21 STORYLINE: China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, launched its first air route to Central Asia on Friday, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), its developer. The aircraft was operated by Chengdu Airlines. It took off from Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:38 a.m. on Friday and arrived in Khujand in Tajikistan more than two hours later, COMAC said. The opening of the air route will further promote exchanges between Kashgar and Khujand in fields including economy, culture and tourism, contributing to the development of the "Air Silk Road," according to COMAC. As a pioneer of Chinese commercial airplanes, the ARJ21 was put into commercial service by Chengdu Airlines in June 2016. Xinhua News

Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia

STORY: Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner launches first air route to Central Asia SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ARJ21 jetliner 2. various of passengers boarding 3. various of ARJ21 jetliner taking off STORYLINE: China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, launched its first air route to Central Asia on Friday, according to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), its developer. The aircraft was operated by Chengdu Airlines. It took off from Kashgar Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at 10:38 a.m. on Friday and arrived in Khujand in Tajikistan more than two hours later, COMAC said. The opening of the air route will further promote exchanges between Kashgar and Khujand in fields including economy, culture and tourism, contributing to the development of the "Air Silk Road," according to COMAC. As a pioneer of Chinese commercial airplanes, the ARJ21 was pu

Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel

STORY: Chinese commercial aircraft complete demo flights with sustainable fuel SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the demonstration flights STORYLINE: An ARJ21 regional aircraft and C919 passenger aircraft completed their first demonstration flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Shanghai and Dongying, respectively, on Wednesday, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC). The demonstration flights showed the sound flight performance of the Chinese commercial aircraft, the COMAC said. SAF is an alternative made from renewable materials. Compared to conventional jet fuel, it can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over the fuel's life cycle. Using SAF is an important way for the global civil aviation industry to address global warming and reduce carbon emissions. A number of Chinese airlines have conducted commercial test flights using China-made

China's C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight

STORY: China's C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the C919 jetliner STORYLINE: A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it is expected to carry more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. On Tuesday, the sixth C919 jetliner delivered worldwide joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet, indicating the acceleration of commercial operation of China's homegrown large passenger aircraft. This came one year after the first commercial flight of C919 was made. With its self-developed trunk jetliner, China aims to secure a share of the global civil aviation market, which is curre

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240602) -- BEIJING, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hong Kong students queue to get on a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hong Kong students pose for photo before boarding a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pose for a group photo in front of a C919 jetliner after its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents arrive at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong students pose for photo before boarding a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines arrives at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents arrive at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 jetliner carrying more than 100 Hong Kong young talents receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- HONG KONG, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong students queue to get on a C919 jetliner bound for Shanghai at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, south China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a group photo in front of a C919 jetliner after its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONG KONG-C919-OVERSEAS COMMERCIAL CHARTERED FLIGHT (CN)

(240601) -- SHANGHAI, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong students get off the C919 jetliner at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the Hong Kong International Airport Saturday morning, it carried more than 100 Hong Kong young talents on its return trip on the same day. The Hong Kong young talents are reported to be in Shanghai for internship, visits and exchange activities. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

China Eastern Airlines gets another C919 aircraft

STORY: China Eastern Airlines gets another C919 aircraft SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of C919 aircraft STORYLINE: The sixth C919 jetliner joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Tuesday, indicating the acceleration of commercial operation of China's homegrown large passenger aircraft. This came one year after the first commercial flight of C919 was made. The aircraft, delivered to China Eastern on Monday, landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tuesday morning after a short flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. C919 was developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Shanghai-Kathmandu-Shigatse inaugural charter flight lands in Kathmandu

STORY: Shanghai-Kathmandu-Shigatse inaugural charter flight lands in Kathmandu SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu 2. various of Chinese tourists arriving at Kathmandu STORYLINE: The Shanghai-Kathmandu-Shigatse cross-border charter flight landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Saturday evening with an aim of promoting tourism. The inaugural charter flight operated by Himalaya Airlines carried onboard a total of 105 tourists from Shanghai. During the 12-day trip, they will visit Kathmandu, Chitwan, Bandipur and Pokhara in Nepal before entering China's Shigatse via the Kerung border point. Following the inaugural flight, the organizer is aiming at operating one or two cross-border tourism charter flights to Xizang per month depending on weather conditions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kathmandu. (XHTV)

Lufthansa's increase of capacity to China shows strong belief in Chinese market: CEO

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 passenger aircraft lands at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2024. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, commenced operation on a new route connecting the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai on Tuesday. Flight MU5137, operated by China Eastern Airlines, departed from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport around 3:40 p.m. With a seat occupancy rate of over 85 percent, the flight reached Beijing Daxing International Airport nearly two hours later. This marks the second regular route for the C919, following the previously launched Shanghai Hongqiao-Chengdu Tianfu route. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-NEW REGULAR ROUTE (CN)

(240109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 passenger aircraft lands at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 9, 2024. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, commenced operation on a new route connecting the megacities of Beijing and Shanghai on Tuesday. Flight MU5137, operated by China Eastern Airlines, departed from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport around 3:40 p.m. With a seat occupancy rate of over 85 percent, the flight reached Beijing Daxing International Airport nearly two hours later. This marks the second regular route for the C919, following the previously launched Shanghai Hongqiao-Chengdu Tianfu route. (Xinhua)