China's C919 jet will make its first international flight, aiming to compete with Boeing and Airbus.

China Eastern Airlines will launch the C919, a Chinese-made jet, on its first international flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong on January 1. This move aims to compete with Boeing and Airbus models and expand the aircraft's presence globally. COMAC, the jet's developer, plans to seek EU certification by 2025, marking a step in China's ambition to secure international customers for the C919.

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