On September 19, 2024, a milestone moment was reached in the history of Chinese aviation. China Eastern Airlines successfully used its independently developed domestically produced large aircraft C919 to perform the MU9192 commercial flight mission with sustainable aviation fuel for the first time, marking a solid step forward for China in promoting green aviation and achieving carbon neutrality goals.

This flight is not only an important test of the commercial operation capability of C919, but also a vivid practice of the deep integration of China's aviation industry and environmental protection technology. SAF, as a low-carbon and environmentally friendly aviation fuel, is widely sourced from renewable resources such as biomass and waste oil. Compared with traditional aviation kerosene, it can significantly reduce carbon emissions during flight, which is of great significance for addressing global climate change and promoting sustainable development of the aviation industry.

The MU9192 flight took off at 17:16 pm on the same day at Beijing Daxing International Airport. With the anticipation and excitement of passengers, this C919 aircraft carrying innovation and green dreams broke through the long sky and headed towards Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. During the flight, the C919 demonstrated its outstanding flight performance and stability, performing effortlessly in climb, cruise, and descent phases, providing passengers with a safe and comfortable boarding experience.

When arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, it was already 19:01 in the evening. As the plane landed smoothly on the runway, 129 lucky passengers became the first witnesses to experience the SAF refueling flight of domestic large aircraft. They all expressed that this flight not only made them feel the charm of domestic large aircraft, but also filled them with confidence and expectations for the green development of China's aviation industry.

The first commercial flight mission of C919 with SAF refueling is not only a concentrated demonstration of technological innovation and industrial upgrading in China's aviation industry, but also a concrete action of China's active participation in the global aviation industry's green transformation and fulfillment of international environmental responsibilities. (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao: www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website mechanical column editor/Zhou Yingwen