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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - Passengers check in for a C919 passenger plane at the T4 terminal of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - The first C919 commercial flight of the Beijing-Hangzhou Express Line arrives at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - Passengers check in for a C919 passenger plane at the T4 terminal of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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The First C919 Commercial Flight in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - Passengers check in for a C919 passenger plane at the T4 terminal of Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Sept 11, 2024. In the evening, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport welcomed the first commercial passenger flight of domestic large aircraft C919, and Air China flight CA1722 from Beijing with 150 passengers arrived in Hangzhou in the evening.

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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

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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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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-ROK-BORN-GIANT PANDA-RETURN (CN)

(240403) -- CHENGDU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows a screen with a photo of giant panda Fu Bao at a commercial street in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The chartered flight carrying the giant panda Fu Bao landed in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, at around 7:22 p.m. on Wednesday. Fu Bao is the first giant panda that was born in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Le Bao and Ai Bao, the pandas leased by China to the country in 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-ROK-BORN-GIANT PANDA-RETURN (CN)

(240403) -- CHENGDU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 3, 2024 shows a screen with a photo of giant panda Fu Bao at a commercial street in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The chartered flight carrying the giant panda Fu Bao landed in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, at around 7:22 p.m. on Wednesday. Fu Bao is the first giant panda that was born in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Le Bao and Ai Bao, the pandas leased by China to the country in 2016. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 28, 2024 shows the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight currently being assembled. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariana Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 28, 2024 shows the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight currently being assembled. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariana Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 22, 2024 shows the arrival of the stages for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight in French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by ESA CNES Arianespace ArianeGroup via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 22, 2024 shows the arrival of the stages for the inaugural Ariane 6 flight in French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by ESA CNES Arianespace ArianeGroup via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated October 11, 2023 shows Canopee cargo ship in Bremen, Germany. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 6, 2024 shows Ariane 6 main stage inaugural flight departure. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 21, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship in Kourou, French Guiana. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 6, 2024 shows Ariane 6 main stage inaugural flight departure. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 6, 2024 shows Ariane 6 main stage inaugural flight departure. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated February 10, 2024 shows Canopee cargo ship loading inaugural flight main stage. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated November 11, 2023 shows Ariane 6 long hot fire test. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated November 11, 2023 shows Ariane 6 long hot fire test. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated November 11, 2023 shows Ariane 6 long hot fire test. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ariane 6 Maiden Flight Expected By Summer

Handout photo dated November 11, 2023 shows Ariane 6 long hot fire test. Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket will stage an inaugural flight between June 15 and July 31 in 2024. The keenly awaited window for the first test flight came after a test model of the new rocket passed a key long-firing engine test in French Guiana. ESA nations agreed in 2014 to develop Ariane 6 in response to growing competition in the commercial launch market but its arrival, originally due in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed. The maiden flight will carry some smaller satellites, including two from NASA. Photo by Ariane Group via ABACAPRESS.COM