South China Morning Post
AsiaPac · 2 hrs ago
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Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
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An Air China regional jet manufactured in China struck a bird while landing in Beijing, marking another real-world test of the domestically-produced aircraft as it sees wider deployment.
Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low.
The incident underscores the real-world tests of reliability facing the model as it is more widely deployed at home and abroad, according to observers.
Air China flight CA1150, arriving from Ordos in Inner Mongolia, struck a large bird as it approached Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday...
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