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China's C919 jet makes first international flight

12 August 2026 · in 80 words

China's C919 jet makes first international flight

China's C919 passenger jet completed its first scheduled international commercial flight on Wednesday, flying from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The flight marks a step in China's effort to establish state-owned COMAC as a competitor to Boeing and Airbus. However, the C919 still relies heavily on foreign parts and lacks certification from major aviation regulators, limiting its global reach.

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