China's C919 passenger plane completes inaugural commercial flight(1/7)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, gets ready for its maiden commercial flight at the Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, May 28, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Du Jiahao)

The flight MU9191 with about 130 passengers on board departed Shanghai at 10:32 a.m. and landed at the Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:31 p.m.

Pilots of the flight MU9191 pose for a group photo in the cockpit at the Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, May 28, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Du Jiahao)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft takes off from the Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, May 28, 2023. (Photo/ICphoto)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft takes off from the Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, May 28, 2023. (Photo/ICphoto)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft takes off from the Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai, May 28, 2023. (Photo/ICphoto)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, arrives at the Beijing Capital International Airport, May 28, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)

A China Eastern Airlines' C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, passes a welcome water gate after arriving at the Beijing Capital International Airport, May 28, 2023. (Photo provided to China News Service)