China's C919 makes 1st international flight in challenge to Boeing, Airbus

TransportationCOMAC-built jet flies to Mongolian capital in debut service outside ChinaAir China will operate once daily round-trip service between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, using the C919. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)SHIZUKA TANABEAugust 13, 2026 01:24 JSTGUANGZHOU -- A narrow-body jet manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China made its first scheduled international flight on Wednesday, a milestone in the state-owned company's efforts to expand its presence in markets dominated by Boeing and Airbus.