China's C919 jetliner completes first overseas commercial charter flight(1/4)

China Eastern Airlines' C919 aircraft carrying more than 100 Hong Kong students arrives at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, June 1, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

A C919 jetliner of the China Eastern Airlines fleet on Saturday kicked off its first overseas commercial chartered flight, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

China Eastern Airlines' C919 aircraft carrying more than 100 Hong Kong students receives a ceremonial water salute on its arrival at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, June 1, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

Passengers pose for a group photo in front of China Eastern Airlines' C919 aircraft at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

Passengers pose for a group photo in front of China Eastern Airlines' C919 aircraft at the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, east China, June 1, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)