On December 16, China's self-developed C919 passenger aircraft successfully completed a two-week flight around Hong Kong over Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. This flight is the first flight demonstration of China's C919 passenger aircraft in cities outside Chinese mainland, and it is also another important appearance after the C919 passenger aircraft is delivered to airlines.
The C919 passenger aircraft is China's first jet medium-haul trunk airliner developed in accordance with international airworthiness standards and has independent intellectual property rights, and is designed and positioned in the 150-seat single-aisle narrow-body aircraft market. On September 29, 2022, the C919 passenger aircraft received the type certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China; On December 9, 2022, the first C919 passenger aircraft was delivered to the airline; On May 28, 2023, the C919 passenger aircraft completed its first commercial flight.
This two-week flight around Hong Kong is not only a demonstration of the technical strength of the C919 passenger aircraft, but also a demonstration of the strength of China's aviation industry. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee posted on social media **, expressing his excitement to see C919 soaring over Victoria Harbour. He also encouraged members of the public to participate in the C919 Hong Kong Flight Demonstration Photo Contest if they took pictures of the beauty of the C919**.
The flight sparked enthusiastic attention from Hong Kong residents and tourists, and despite the cold weather, many took up good positions on both sides of Victoria Harbour early in anticipation of the C919. The rapid development of China's aviation industry has made domestic aircraft attract more and more attention on the world stage, and the flight of the C919 passenger aircraft around Hong Kong has undoubtedly added luster to China's aviation industry.
In the future, China will continue to increase investment in the aviation industry, promote the research and development and industrialization process of domestic aircraft, respond to the national strategic needs with practical actions, and contribute to the construction of an aviation power.