CCTV News (News Network): On April 12, my country delivered Laos Airlines' first C909 aircraft to achieve its maiden commercial voyage. This is the second time that domestic aircraft have entered the "Belt and Road" to jointly build the national air transportation market.
At 11:17, the C909 aircraft flew from Vientiane, Laos to Pase, successfully completing its first commercial flight in Laos.
The C909 aircraft is a turbofan regional passenger aircraft developed by my country, with a range of 2225 to 3700 kilometers. At present, the C909 aircraft has been delivered to more than ten domestic and foreign customers, with a total of 162 aircraft operating a total of 688 routes and 159 cities.
In addition, the route of the domestic large aircraft C919 will continue to be launched this year. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have a total of 16 C919s put into commercial operation, operating more than 20 routes, and transporting more than 1.7 million passengers in total.
