China’s aircraft C919 completes first high-altitude landing in Lhasa

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China's domestically developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919, landed at Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region for the first time on Thursday, as the model verifies its adaptability to ultra high-altitude airports and routes.

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00:00China's domestically-developed single-aisle aircraft, the C919,

00:04achieved a new milestone on Thursday,

00:07landing for the first time at Lhasa Airport.

00:09This crucial test verifies the aircraft's adaptability to ultra-high-altitude airports.

00:13The C919 departed from Chengdu,

00:16completing a two-hour flight before touching down at Lhasa.

00:19Upon arrival, the aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute,

00:23a sign of respect and celebration in the aviation world.

00:26China has the world's largest demand for high-altitude aircraft operations.

00:31Flying over high-plateau routes requires aircraft to operate at higher safety altitudes

00:36and cover long distances.

00:38With prolonged flights over mountains,

00:40the C919 must demonstrate excellent climbing and barrier clearance capabilities.

00:45In these extreme conditions,

00:46critical systems such as environmental control,

00:49brakes, and engines must perform with exceptional reliability.

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