" "The Comac C909 is designed for regional journeys, with a capacity between 78 and 90 seats. That makes it smaller than any jet currently produced by Airbus or Boeing, instead likelier to compete with those built by the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer.""
""As Saturday marked nine years since the C909's maiden flight, China's official state news agency Xinhua interviewed the jet's chief designer, Chen Yong. He called it 'a pioneer in my country's commercial aircraft field,' adding that it achieved 'a breakthrough' by being China's first commercial aircraft.""
""Tuesday then saw flag carrier Air China launch its first international service with the C909. A water-cannon salute greeted the plane as it landed in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar after a 90-minute journey from Hohhot, in China's north.""
""We look forward to it continuing to write the pride of domestic aircraft in the future," the airline said in a post on Weibo."
The Comac C909, China's first homegrown passenger jet, is designed for regional flights with a capacity of 78 to 90 seats. It aims to compete with aircraft from Embraer rather than the larger offerings from Airbus or Boeing. Celebrating nine years since its maiden flight, the C909's significance was emphasized by its chief designer, who described it as a milestone in China's commercial aviation. Air China recently launched its first international service using the C909, marking a notable development for the aircraft, which has also seen leases by Lao Airlines and VietJet.
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