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The C919: China’s Answer to the A320
The C919, China’s home-grown narrowbody passenger jet, is designed to compete with Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320. Here’s what it’s like onboard:
– **Cabin Configuration**: The C919 can seat between 158 and 192 passengers, depending on the cabin configuration. It can be fitted with an all-economy cabin or multiple classes of service. Airlines flying C919 jets have configured cabins with economy and business class seating. For example, Air China’s C919 has 8 business class seats and 150 economy class seats, providing passengers with a more spacious travel experience.
– **Inflight Amenities**: Each seat in Air China’s C919 cabin is equipped with features such as six-way adjustable headrests, high-power and high-speed USB-C and USB-A charging ports, adjustable overhead reading lights, and mobile device stands, offering passengers a more convenient and comfortable experience.
– **High-Altitude Testing**: The C919 has recently conducted high-altitude test flights at Lhasa Kongga International Airport, which is one of the highest airports in the world. This testing aims to develop a high-altitude variant of the narrowbody airliner and ensure its systems, including the environmental control system, avionics system, and power plant system, perform well in challenging meteorological environments.
– **Sustainable Aviation Fuel**: The C919 has also conducted its first commercial flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, was between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, demonstrating China’s commitment to sustainable aviation.
