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China’s C919 begins its first scheduled international commercial flight

The new service marks a milestone for COMAC as it seeks to compete with Boeing and Airbus beyond China.

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China’s C919 has launched its first scheduled international commercial flight, a milestone for COMAC’s effort to expand the narrowbody jet beyond domestic routes.

CNBC Markets said the international launch underscores COMAC’s broader push to challenge Boeing and Airbus in global commercial aviation.

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