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ANA plane to promote 2025 World Expo

All Nippon Airways Co. President Shinichi Inoue (3rd from R) poses in front of a special Boeing 737-800 jetliner introduced to promote the 2025 Osaka Expo in Osaka at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2024, before its first flight to Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture. ANA plans to hold demonstration flights of its flying car near the venue of the Expo, which opens in April.

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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(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)

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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)

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SINGAPORE-SCOOT-EMBRAER-JETLINER-CEREMONY

(240416) -- SINGAPORE, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Embraer E190-E2 passenger aircraft of Singaproe's budget airline Scoot is pictured at Singapore's Changi Airport in Singapore on April 15, 2024. Singapore's low-cost airline Scoot held a ceremony at the Changi Airport to receive its first Embraer E 190-E2 jetliner Monday, according to the airline. Named Explorer 3.0, the aircraft departed from Brazil on April 12 and made several fuel stops before receiving water cannon greetings in Singapore. Scoot ordered nine E 190-E2 jetliners, and all the planes will be delivered by the end of 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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SINGAPORE-SCOOT-EMBRAER-JETLINER-CEREMONY

(240416) -- SINGAPORE, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Embraer E190-E2 passenger aircraft of Singaproe's budget airline Scoot receives water cannon greetings at Singapore's Changi Airport in Singapore on April 15, 2024. Singapore's low-cost airline Scoot held a ceremony at the Changi Airport to receive its first Embraer E 190-E2 jetliner Monday, according to the airline. Named Explorer 3.0, the aircraft departed from Brazil on April 12 and made several fuel stops before receiving water cannon greetings in Singapore. Scoot ordered nine E 190-E2 jetliners, and all the planes will be delivered by the end of 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-CHINA NEWS

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport during its first commercial flight, in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Xinhua Headlines-Xi Focus: Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all

(231231) -- BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, before it lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Visit of homegrown jets shows national support for HK's aviation industry: John Lee

STORY: Visit of homegrown jets shows national support for HK's aviation industry: John Lee SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the jets 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of the jets STORYLINE: The visit of China's homegrown passenger aircraft C919 and ARJ21 to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is of great significance and shows the country's support for Hong Kong's aviation sector, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday. The two aircraft arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. For C919, China's first homegrown large jetliner that has secured over 1,000 orders, it was its maiden flight outside the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive "This first visit of the two homegrown passenger aircraft fully shows that our country attaches great importance to the development of Hong Kong

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Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner passengers surpass 10 mln

STORY: Homegrown Chinese ARJ21 jetliner passengers surpass 10 mln SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flight taking off 2. various of passengers boarding 2. various of the flight landing STORYLINE: An ARJ21, a domestically developed Chinese passenger jetliner, on Friday received the aircraft model's 10 millionth passenger, marking another major step in its commercial journey. The passenger was aboard a China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Jieyang, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), the ARJ21's developer. Since the jetliner entered into commercial service in June 2016, 117 aircraft have been delivered and are operating on more than 400 flight routes in China and beyond, according to COMAC. Last month, the first two air freighters converted from ARJ21 passenger planes were delivered -- a milestone achievement in the jetliner's conversion program. X

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China delivers first two converted ARJ21 air freighters

STORY: China delivers first two converted ARJ21 air freighters DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of two air freighters converted from ARJ21 passenger planes STORYLINE: The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) delivered the first batch of two air freighters converted from ARJ21 passenger planes on Monday, a milestone in the conversion program for China's domestic regional jetliner. The converted aircraft has a designed maximum payload of 10 tonnes and a flight range of 2,778 kilometers. It is primarily intended for transporting cargo, mail, and express shipments on domestic routes and short-haul international routes, according to COMAC. The ARJ21 freighter conversion program was officially initiated in May 2020. After going through phases of initial and detailed design, as well as conversion, the aircraft received its airworthiness approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in January 2023. Chi

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2,500 drones decorate night sky with creative patterns in NE China

STORY: 2,500 drones decorate night sky with creative patterns in NE China DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:14 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the light show STORYLINE: Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, China-made fighter jets, China's first homegrown large jetliner C919... 2,500 drones lit up the night sky and wowed spectators by forming different patterns in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang aims to soar high as BRI aviation hub

(230710) -- URUMQI, July 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, is greeted with a water salute after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. (Photo by Wang Yang/Xinhua)

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China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation

STORY: China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plane arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport 2. various of the plane being greeted with a water salute 3. various of the plane STORYLINE: The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. The flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, took off as MU9191 at 10:32 a.m. from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with 128 passengers on board. The plane was greeted with a water salute after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:31 p.m. on Sunday. The C919 is China's first self-developed trunk jetliner in accordance with international airworthiness standards and owns independent intellectual property rights. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beiji

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Remarkable journey of China's C919 from blueprint to commercial flight

STORY: Remarkable journey of China's C919 from blueprint to commercial flight DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the C919 jetliner landing in Beijing on Sunday 2. various of the development and testing phases of the C919 STORYLINE: The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. The C919 project was launched in 2007. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), the first C919 aircraft rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. The plane conducted a successful maiden flight in 2017. In the following years, the C919 conducted several test flights in different locations to test its capabilities. The C919 has gone through tests in various types of extreme natural environments including high temperature, high humidity, severe cold, gusts and free

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take photos of a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, before it lands at Beijing Capital International Airport, in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, is on its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A passenger displays a boarding pass aboard a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A flight attendant serves an airline meal for a passenger aboard a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, takes off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in east China's Shanghai, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, is on its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, is greeted with a water salute after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Photo by Wei Meng/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Photo by Wei Meng/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, takes off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in east China's Shanghai, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, is greeted with a water salute after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Photo by Wang Yang/Xinhua)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Li He)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers board a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in east China's Shanghai, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-PASSENGER AIRCRAFT-C919-FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT (CN)

(230528) -- SHANGHAI, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. (Photo by Wang Yang/Xinhua)

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China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation

STORY: China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's C919 jetliner 2. various of the ceremony of C919 first commercial flight 3. various of first commercial flight STORYLINE: C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, kicked off its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. The C919 project was launched in 2007. It's developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The first C919 aircraft rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. The plane conducted a successful maiden flight in 2017. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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(230305) -- BEIJING, March 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows C919 jets in Pucheng County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The C919 is China's first homegrown large jetliner. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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China's C919 jetliner lands in Sanya after validation flight

STORY: China's C919 jetliner lands in Sanya after validation flight DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of China-made jetliner C919 STORYLINE: China's first homegrown large jetliner C919 landed at the Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, after a validation flight. The world's first C919 aircraft began its 100-hour aircraft validation flight process on Dec. 26, 2022, after it was delivered to China Eastern Airlines on Dec. 9, 2022. The testing process will comprehensively verify the reliability of the C919 with commercial operation in mind. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanya, China. (XHTV)