1st C919s for Air China and China Southern
During a ceremony at Shanghai-Pudong on 28 August 2024, COMAC delivered the first C919s to Air China and China Southern Airlines. For both airlines, it's the first of 100 they have on order. Both airlines will take delivery of two more C919s this year.
Air China took delivery of C919-100ER B-919X (00019), which was ferried to Beijing-Capital on 29 August 2024, while China Southern welcomed C919-100STD B-919J (00018), which flew to Ghuangzhou on 29 August 2024 as well.
With these deliveries, all three major Chinese airlines have the C919 in the fleet, with China Eastern currently being the largest operator with seven aircraft. It's expected that Suparna Airlines will be the first next operator.
According to COMAC, the manufacturer holds firm orders for more than 1,000 C919s and 700+ options.
Photo by COMAC.