Tech powerhouse Shenzhen and tourist destination Xiamen are the latest mainland cities to be served by the increasingly popular C919
The C919, China’s indigenous narrowbody airliner that epitomises Beijing’s sky-high tech aspirations, will enter its third year of commercial operations next week – a feat marked by ratcheted-up services and an expanding network.
And in the lead-up to the anniversary, China’s southern economic and tech powerhouse of Shenzhen, along with the popular tourist city of Xiamen in southeastern Fujian province, have become the latest additions to the C919’s network since last week, bringing the total number of mainland cities it serves to 15.
The C919 has also been shuttling between Shanghai and Hong Kong since January – the first cross-border daily service that the jet operates.
China is trying to secure more C919 orders at home and abroad, with aspirations to eventually rival established giants Boeing and Airbus.
