As 2024 approaches, the good news from the domestic large aircraft C919 has frequently set off waves. Recently, China Eastern Airlines announced that the fourth C919 will be delivered soon, the fifth has left the factory for the first flight, the Shanghai-Chengdu route has been increased to 8 voyages per day, and China Eastern Airlines will also open a second C919 route. Most excitingly, China Eastern Airlines plans to take delivery of a total of six C919s in 2024.
As a large passenger aircraft independently developed by China, the successful development and production of C919 marks China's breakthrough in the aviation field. In the context of the increasingly complex global economic situation, the smooth progress of C919 has injected new vitality into the development of the domestic aviation industry.
According to the latest data from COMAC, three C919s have been delivered to China Eastern Airlines so far in 2023. Among them, the fourth C919 with provisional registration number B-002C is about to complete 100 hours of verification flight. Once accepted, the aircraft will receive three certificates issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China and will be officially delivered to China Eastern Airlines.
For China Eastern, receiving more C919s will provide more options for its route layout. On the basis of increasing the Shanghai-Chengdu route to 8 sailings per day, the opening of a second C919 route will further meet market demand and improve the travel experience of passengers.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) conducted a survey of the global economy in 2024 and believes that the global economy will continue to face the challenges of low growth and high inflation. However, in such an environment, the continuous improvement of China's economy has provided strong support for the development of C919. The 2024 strategy reports released by a number of brokerages also depict a cautiously optimistic economic outlook for next year, believing that A-shares are expected to usher in valuation repair.
The successful development and production of C919 is an important milestone for China's aviation industry to achieve independent innovation. With the continuous breakthrough of technology and the growth of market demand, C919 is expected to become a powerful force in the international aviation market in the next few years. As a leading enterprise in the domestic aviation industry, China Eastern Airlines will continue to improve the service quality of its domestic and foreign route network by introducing more C919s.
In addition to China Eastern Airlines, other domestic airlines have also shown strong interest in the C919. With the gradual use of C919, the domestic aviation industry will usher in new development opportunities. At the same time, it will further promote China's position in the global aviation market and enhance the international competitiveness of China's aviation industry.
In addition, the successful research and development of C919 will also drive the development of related industrial chains. From parts manufacturing to maintenance, the production and operation of C919 will bring huge business opportunities to domestic related enterprises. This will not only help boost economic growth, but will also enhance China's position in the global aviation value chain.
It is worth mentioning that the successful development and production of C919 has also cultivated a number of high-level aviation talents for China. With the gradual commissioning of the C919, these talents will play an important role in R&D, operation and maintenance, providing a solid talent guarantee for the sustainable development of China's aviation industry.
To sum up, the good news of the domestic large aircraft C919 not only demonstrates China's strength and innovation ability in the aviation field, but also injects new vitality into the sustainable development of China's economy. In the coming years, China's aviation industry is expected to achieve greater breakthroughs and success in the global market as more C919s are delivered and put into service. At the same time, it will also provide a strong support for the sustainable development of China's economy.