Ten days ago I flew a return trip between Shanghai and Chengdu both in C919. It is an awesome experience, to say the least. I was in the same seat as you for Shanghai-Chengdu section, and the first row in economy for Chengdu-Shanghai section. I share a similar feeling that, if blindfolded, I could not tell it from an Airbus 320neo in terms of comfort and noise level.
Airbus has had a factory in Tianjin for almost 16 years now to make A320s for the Chinese market. The experience gained from the manufacture of this and other foreign aircraft has helped Chinese plane-makers produce viable indigenous designs.
@@hananokuni2580 ...of course yes....Boing too...EMBRAER...Bombardier ..and Russian planes....etc ....that's how other countries did it too...they are no different...!!!.
@@hananokuni2580that is true , We Westerners have helped China in Tech Transfers with the Automotive manufacturing industry, Chinese EVs quality is now equal Or even surpass Western EV technology especially in the Battery dept.
I am from China. What I want to say is that if C919 can reach the level of Airbus A320, it is a preliminary success! The greater test comes from after-sales maintenance! No matter how good the aircraft is, if it is neglected in maintenance, it will fail! I hope that the parts from Europe will not be cut off like ASML! I also hope that the world will be peaceful and there will be no war!
A lot of these European and American suppliers do have factories and partners in China - and the same folks supplying Airbus and Boeing for decades. In parallel, there are also Chinese ones in the supply chain where they also do business with Airbus and Boeing. All talks about “wars” and “de-couplings” are mere noises and empty rhetorics. Let trade do the talking.
Most US and EU jet parts nowadays are fake and will fail. Real western parts are in such short supply they're nearly non-existent. Because they can't make anything anymore except in tiny volume.
i dont think the western ppl want total peace bruh .. they want to make life as difficult for china and any country in the west for that matter in order to maintain their hegemone and power over others. this sounds very hollywood but it is fact. they dont want it, if possible they want total coontrol including chinese military. it is what it is.
Not many knew that C919 flied to Vietnam for demonstration and currencly negotiates with Vietjet (Vietnam) to have commercial C919 flight between China/Vietnam.
Boeing plane safety related quality has been so disappointing in recent years. Would pay rise to Boeing workers solve the problem? I don't think so. Boeing got many issues in their supply chain management.
Why not say "Well Done Yanjun Xu" who was caught stealing Western aerospace firms secrets and sentenced to 20 years in jail. No way would I fly on Version 1.0 of a Chinese jet, regardless of how much of the tech components were from IP theft. Except for the Canadian Bombardier parts of the supply chain, I'd wait till 3.0. China cuts corners just like the most recent Boeing manager. I'd trust the COMAC about as much as I'd trust a 737 MAX.
China Eastern not hiding its national pride at flying the first C919. Very good flight. I hope they will soon get certified to fly internationally. Perhaps we might see them in Australia.
Both US and EU are unlikely to certify it due to political reasons, but there are countries starting to recognise CAAC certification, recently an airline in Brunei, one of wealthiest Asian countries, ordered both C919 and ARJ-21, 15 each.
@@joseph_wei "Both US and EU are unlikely to certify it due to political reasons" The FAA already has a signed agreement with CAAC for cross-certification of airliners. The PRC has stated that they do not wish to invoke the agreement at this time.
China is a place with a large population size. There are a large number of people who can't access enough education and work basic jobs. Though we are working to catch up with developed countries, there is still a long way to go. But it's always happy to see people sharing their new experiences in China.
@@user-nm5dp8ky9e what do you mean? I just mean to say there are cheap labours in China, but there are also many top level engineers scientists artists dancers that can do much more than cheap labor .
Feeling confident on an prototype aircraft without any certification outside from its homecoutry while rejecting one of the most popular and safest aircraft types ever built sounds a bit like stupid to me, but it's okay, someone else will take your seat then ;)
you are right there is abit more head room, despite the size is mostly the same as Airbus, the C919 curve inward abit less, giving it the impression of more space on the top. it is very minor difference and i feel most people would not notice it.
Amazing progress made by China , I’m sure their commercial airline development will be a huge success , just like their high speed trains , EVs, drones , shipbuilding , infrastructure, 5G communications, safety with CCTVs ,cashless payments with mobile ,face or palm, , food delivery services, package delivery, online shopping , cab hailing , subway and public transport , public toilets , cleanliness , greening of cities , affordability, ease of movement and connectivity, very organized etc etc etc. They are leading the world in how to build a nation in the 21st century.
Having just spent several months in China very recently and managing to take 9 internal flights. Nothing was more exciting than being informed while boarding one of my flights, It would be a brand new Comac C919 with China Eastern Airlines, Which I strongly recommend you use when in China. Immediately while boarding you see and feel the innovative quality. Xi'an to Shanghai assigned seat 34C, I was pleasantly surprised to find it both comfortable and spacious. What struck me was the quality of finish to the internal cabin environment. My thoughts were, this aircraft has been made and assembled with pride. The Comic-C919, a definite yes in my book to fly again. Thanks for the experience China Eastern.
You can try China Express Airlines' CRJ-900 and they also operate COMAC ARJ-21.As a matter of fact I'm a dispatcher working for China Express. CRJ-900 often fly to small towns in remote areas If you are board ofcities😊
Cool, I‘d love to fly the ARJ-21 again (had it in February with TransNusa). The CRJ-900 I fly quite often with Lufthansa. But I never tried with China Express yet:)
Keep up the good work.. I am enjoying your China Aviation series very much especially this episode on the C919. Definitely on my list of planes to try in the future.
Thank you for this very fair review. COMAC is just starting out on a long journey, and from all reports the C919 is a great first step in this sector. Let's wish them every success. Free and fair competition benefits all.
3:46 there is a Huawei Mate 60 smartphone right there, it is the smartphone which was launched in honor of Gina Raimondo's visit to China in late August 2023!!
Schön, dass Dein Video hier so steil geht. Freut mich sehr, da ich Deine Arbeit sehr schätze. Ich glaube, Du bist ein sehr angenehmer und vor allem ruhiger RUclipsr an Bord. Du bist immer fair und versuchst nie zu dramatisieren, wie bspw. Personen, die 8 Stunden in luxemburger Lounges abhängen wollen ;) Mach bitte genau weiter so!
Vielen lieben Dank für diese netten Worte:) Ja dieses Video geht ab, und ich versuche momentan, eine Erklärung dafür zu finden. Spornt auf jeden Fall an, weiter zu machen:)
Maybe you can try C919 for Air China, it is not the standard 919 and a little bir larger than in China Eastern and China Southern. Hope you enjoy your time in China.
Thank you kindly for sharing this wonderful C919 flight.... Good to know it's very well appointed and great in-flight service, for such a short flight. Stay safe, Healthy and wealthy.
9:16 that is lotus root, which is exactly what it sounds like. I'm not exactly a fan of them but my Chinese family regularly includes them as a part of our diet
The fact that Olaf is in India right now, and he wants all German companies to set up factories in India, so he can please his American master on their anti-China scheme, makes me lose all hope on the German government.
But he did visited China months earlier with Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen were his iteneraries. But more German companies would rather hike their investments in China and the ASEAN than in India.
you have gravely overestimated the industrial capacity of both india and uncle sam, and you also grossly underestimated productivity and control of production chain of china, in the other word, once your industrial capacity grow over 25% of global total production (china is at over 30% looking for over 50% by the end of this century), theres no going back, no catching up, no comparison, doesnt matter how many factories you have, population size, what technology you have, its over, done.
@@chriscain7333 I agree. It's not possible to contain China, they are past that point. India, while good in IT services primarily due to better grasp of english language, will not be able to compete with China in manufacturing and production.
What do you know about how the CCP controls business, especially foreign ones in China? Have you ever lived there and seen for yourself? I lived in China for ten years. Do you know what happened to Jack Ma? Sounds like you know as much as the average foreign journalist which is pretty much nothing.
@@alanmiller9681 i say serve him right for saying something attacking china finance system. while he was given the chance to earn multi billion on top of China finance system.
I would definitely prefer the C919 over any of the newer Boeing jets, particularly the 737 Max. For me, only the 777 is acceptable now from Boeing. Otherwise, it is a deal breaker for me and I choose a different airline that flies Airbus. I wouldn't mind the 747 but those are hardly used in my part of the world.
And the 787 Dreamliner is also decent and safe. One should probably watch C929 and C939 in the years ahead as COMAC exploring the wide body segment. C929 is poised to compete with Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787 while C939 will compete with A350 and 777/-X.
@@thisiskevin1000 I am not a fan of the B787. I don't have a safety concern (now) but its auto-dimming windows are horrible and they do not have individual air vents.
What people concern the most are the safety and reliability of the aircraft,which still needs to be seen. No doubt, the service and its internal design are good enough.
The first thing that stood out to me was how much room there was even in economy. I was on multiple air Canada flights recently and it felt crazy cramped even when people were not reclining.
I was surprised when I tried the Juneyao Airline for the first time from PVG to HKG a couple of months ago. I booked this airline simply because of it's timing fit in my busy slot. I skipped lunch because of an extended business meeting so I have to rush to the airport. Once I boarded the flight I asked a pass-by female cabin crew whether they serve meals onboard. She was busy with the boarding routines and answered me with a yes. Then she returned to me after 2 steps away and asked me whether I was hungry, I answered "yes, a bit" with a smile. She said "give me a second and I'll get you something to eat first. A minute later she returned with a handful of packed snacks like peanuts and biscuits. The snacks made my stomach felt better, but her attentiveness really touch me.
What a nice experience. And a beautiful example of the generally excellent service I’ve experienced when flying within China and other Asian countries. At least on full service carriers.
I've never flown in a C919. I forecast there'll be a few different commercial passenger jets designed and manufactured in China that will be world beaters and game changers soon!
thanks for sharing your experience. looks like the service was great. I've never got that level of service here in the US. The new plane looks modern and fancy. Only question I have is there's no entertain panel like newer planes I flied? A bit of surprise since we'll have the high expectation from the full of features in Chinese EVs nowadays.
In the mid-70's, the term "Universal Japanese Motorcycle" was used to describe motorcycles made in Japan that had the same basic configuration. The same could be said of the A320, 737, C919, these are ubiquitous "Universal Narrow-body Aircraft"s. Same engines and avionics, similar sub-systems and roughly the same size. Some are more efficient than others, the C919 the least. From a business perspective, it comes down to pricing, maintenance network and Jet-A fuel hedging. So the answer to your question is an indifferent "YES". The average passenger blindfolded couldn't tell the difference. As long as the drinks are free, who cares.
@@forgotmypassport I am not an engineer, but aero and weight sounds right. The C919 has the C version of the LEAP engine, Airbus has 'A' and Boeing has 'B'. How that effects fuel consumption I have no idea
I usually don’t have time flying domestically when visiting china but hopefully next time gonna finally try the c919. Would love to have it in my flighty collection haha
Thanks a billion times 👍 for my friends there, for truths about the C919, how China is friendly, safe, clean, and more 🙏 My favorite posts include "my passport is ready to go to China and share business with others" 😅 Thanks so much. "Und Danke fur alles' my German relatives visit is long overdue 😊 Learning languages has endless surprises as we know from our European experiences. Many of my home improvements customers are like family after years of cheap or free improvements for years and some are related to Chinese families and their relatives are like family, offering free business to share business with others because we really need to improve our lives everywhere 😊 This aviation topic, is also part of my (architecture) handyman services and recently Safepath Solarcars (prototypes, improving) because 'Tesla' EVs opened one of the very few stores exactly behind our small town home office and too many friends are asking me to step up our weekend car hobby start up.as a mini EVs business and lifes more interesting than I planned 🤔 💭 Again thanks 😊 and your videos are added to my favorite subscriptions of modernization and developments for everyone's lives and the environment 😊
Looks impressive, as an aircraft enthusiast I'm always interested in new and different types of aircraft. I wonder if they'll be flying the C919 regionally out of China down to Vietnam for example? Safe flying, thanks for the video and enjoy! ✈️✨🌿
Wow nice aviation channel. I neednt to see the drama fight... I want to watch flight review, not fight review 😅 Bravo on reviewing C919 at that detail.
These are couple of ARJ21 at 6:20, I believe this is the another made in China aircraft that you mentioned(fun fact:they changed the name of the aircraft to C909 last month)
C909, really? That‘s interesting, but it makes sense I‘d say. In episode 5 or 6 I‘ll fly with another Chinese built aircraft, but it’s not going to be the ARJ21/C909 ;-)
@@forgotmypassportno where else have I been able to see a review on this plane, let alone a lengthy detailed one devoid of snarky remarks. Instant subscribe 🎉
The CFM LEAP-1C engines that power the Comac C919 are a joint product of General Electric (GE) and Safran Aircraft Engines, through their partnership CFM International. So until it uses a Chinese made engine, I wouldn’t call the aircraft Chinese.
So Apple phones is not American, Boeing is not American. Mind you it wouldn't be long with your assumption as there is a new Chinese made engine in the pipeline. Check it out 😉
Apple is an American phone because its chip is American. Huawei has made significant progress in developing phones with chips made in China. I am raising the bar high for China in the commercial aircraft industry. A similar competition from Russia is seen in the MC-21, which uses the PD-14 engine, made in Russia. While the PD-14 is less efficient than the Pratt and Whitney engine in the 737 MAX, it is still made in Russia. Russia has also become the third country, after the USA and France, to develop its own power distribution system. Therefore, Russia seems closer than China to producing a commercial aircraft.
The Saturn Vue with v6 was made by General Motors. But the engine was a product of Honda Motor Co. So I wouldn't call the vehicle an American car. Sound logic.
In USA under 4 hours, no foods services, no pre- flight drinks, only drinks serve only one time, a small bag of mixed nuts, that’s the whole thing, no sleepers, no pillows, no cosmetics bags, only a hot towels only once or sometimes they skipped
Wow. this is fantastic review. I am quite curious about this Chinese made aircraft. How quiet is it? Does it give you a confident feeling flying on it?
The cabin looks pleasant and airy on the C919. AB320 and B737 are just depressing when it comes to economy seats, and I always fly on Turkish airlines between Baghdad and Stockholm, but it is the cheapest and shortest route...
At 7:37, do you know why the Chinese description of what is in the cocktails was printed twice? Just curious. Good, unbiased review. Thanks for sharing.
I noticed minor differences between the two hanzi. Not sure if it depicts Chinese Mandarin and/or Cantonese, or the simplified Chinese. I‘m sure many of my viewers know very well. Well seen! And thanks for the kind comment.
Most of the C919 is made outside of China. Fuselage, I think, and some other stuff, is made in China. All the important things are made in Europe and the US. So the majority isn't made in Chine unless you refer to quantity and not quality.
Same as with electric cars, solar pannels, computer chips, ... 18 years ago China publicly announced it's program for industrial know-how transfer in multiple languages. Now, they are just on scheddule. While our mainstream media is still downturing products made in China, the products in the higher price segments of each branch are already more advanced than western products. We would be better of with a collaborative approch, and also start learning from them, a simple boycott won't fix things, and would/will backfire badly to us western people.
When I first bought my Sharpe solar panels 20 years ago, they were hugely heavy and bulky. The ones I buy now made in China are like a piece of paper and flexible….I love them ❤ Longevity seems the same
@ look forward more of your travelogues. Overcoming the language and cultural barriers to glimpse China up close without the filter of Western media bias is refreshing.
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Fly Boeing 737 one is able to get to Heaven faster than any transportation mean!
Ten days ago I flew a return trip between Shanghai and Chengdu both in C919. It is an awesome experience, to say the least. I was in the same seat as you for Shanghai-Chengdu section, and the first row in economy for Chengdu-Shanghai section. I share a similar feeling that, if blindfolded, I could not tell it from an Airbus 320neo in terms of comfort and noise level.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Next time I‘ll probably try out the economy class too, for comparison:)
Airbus has had a factory in Tianjin for almost 16 years now to make A320s for the Chinese market. The experience gained from the manufacture of this and other foreign aircraft has helped Chinese plane-makers produce viable indigenous designs.
@@hananokuni2580 ...of course yes....Boing too...EMBRAER...Bombardier ..and Russian planes....etc ....that's how other countries did it too...they are no different...!!!.
@@hananokuni2580that is true , We Westerners have helped China in Tech Transfers with the Automotive manufacturing industry, Chinese EVs quality is now equal
Or even surpass Western EV technology especially in the Battery dept.
I am from China. What I want to say is that if C919 can reach the level of Airbus A320, it is a preliminary success! The greater test comes from after-sales maintenance! No matter how good the aircraft is, if it is neglected in maintenance, it will fail! I hope that the parts from Europe will not be cut off like ASML! I also hope that the world will be peaceful and there will be no war!
You are talking about Made in China 1.0, now we are into Made in China 3.0😂😂
A lot of these European and American suppliers do have factories and partners in China - and the same folks supplying Airbus and Boeing for decades.
In parallel, there are also Chinese ones in the supply chain where they also do business with Airbus and Boeing.
All talks about “wars” and “de-couplings” are mere noises and empty rhetorics.
Let trade do the talking.
@@john-ss8hkor 4.0.
Most US and EU jet parts nowadays are fake and will fail. Real western parts are in such short supply they're nearly non-existent. Because they can't make anything anymore except in tiny volume.
i dont think the western ppl want total peace bruh .. they want to make life as difficult for china and any country in the west for that matter in order to maintain their hegemone and power over others. this sounds very hollywood but it is fact. they dont want it, if possible they want total coontrol including chinese military. it is what it is.
Thank you for trusting C919 for your internal flight in China! We now have to see how widespread this airplane will succeed in foreign markets! Bravo!
I wish the C919 good success and a healthy market penetration👍
the west will try their best to deny certification for the C919 to land in their airports.
Not many knew that C919 flied to Vietnam for demonstration and currencly negotiates with Vietjet (Vietnam) to have commercial C919 flight between China/Vietnam.
They will have problems getting international certifications, which is controlled by the west.
Brazil just bought 40 last week at apec and SE Asia bought 70. They canceled their boeing and airbus orders that are delayed for years!
Very glad to see a genuine competitor to Boeing and Airbus.
Particularly in this sector of the market.
Well done China.
Boeing plane safety related quality has been so disappointing in recent years. Would pay rise to Boeing workers solve the problem? I don't think so. Boeing got many issues in their supply chain management.
我最近三年都尽量回避选择波音飞机，特别是新型号。这不是技术原因，而是对波音的管理有深深的担忧。
A genuine competitor? Far from it! Without government subsidies and western components it will definitely fail in a free navigation market.
Why not say "Well Done Yanjun Xu" who was caught stealing Western aerospace firms secrets and sentenced to 20 years in jail. No way would I fly on Version 1.0 of a Chinese jet, regardless of how much of the tech components were from IP theft. Except for the Canadian Bombardier parts of the supply chain, I'd wait till 3.0. China cuts corners just like the most recent Boeing manager. I'd trust the COMAC about as much as I'd trust a 737 MAX.
China Eastern not hiding its national pride at flying the first C919. Very good flight. I hope they will soon get certified to fly internationally. Perhaps we might see them in Australia.
Both US and EU are unlikely to certify it due to political reasons, but there are countries starting to recognise CAAC certification, recently an airline in Brunei, one of wealthiest Asian countries, ordered both C919 and ARJ-21, 15 each.
@joseph_wei There are also reasons why they might certify it. Both the US and the EU still want to sell aircraft to Chinese airlines.
@@rais1953 They are currently selling in China, at least now China still recognise FAA and EUSA certification.
@@joseph_wei "Both US and EU are unlikely to certify it due to political reasons" The FAA already has a signed agreement with CAAC for cross-certification of airliners. The PRC has stated that they do not wish to invoke the agreement at this time.
@@marcmcreynolds2827 Yes, you are right. China does that so they can avoid selling C919 overseas. You really expect anyone to believe that?
Another excellent review! Very impressive when compared to European short haul business class offerings. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much 🙏
The unknown vegetable is lotus. It’s quite popular in China.
Despite having spent a couple of weeks in China, this was the first time I got to try it. I liked it:)
The root of lotus, could be cooked in many ways in hot and could dishes and even deserts.
@ I‘d love to try that dessert:)
accurately, it is young lotus root.
The 919 customer service and meal quantity put Air Canada, America Airlines and the British airline to shame!
I do not know who you are but I am sure you are a kind and humble person from your face expression 😊
Thank uou so much for giving made in China a chance to be noticed without the American biase😢😢 China has much to offer beyond cheap labors
China is a place with a large population size. There are a large number of people who can't access enough education and work basic jobs. Though we are working to catch up with developed countries, there is still a long way to go. But it's always happy to see people sharing their new experiences in China.
@@user-nm5dp8ky9eyou never live in China, how do you know many Chinese can’t access to education? And even can’t find a basic jobs?
Even the cheap labour tag is way out of date!!
@@user-nm5dp8ky9e what do you mean? I just mean to say there are cheap labours in China, but there are also many top level engineers scientists artists dancers that can do much more than cheap labor .
@@rararaaa-jv8mu I know what you mean. What I meant to say is that we do have cheap labor, and I hope their situation can change someday.
China civil aviation development is amazingly impressive. Comac is set to soar. Well done to the team 👍❤️🇨🇳
It is made in China, but not the Chinese design ....
As well as Y-20 or WS-20 engines.....
I would feel confident getting on a C919. I will NEVER FLY ON A Boeing 737 max
Feeling confident on an prototype aircraft without any certification outside from its homecoutry while rejecting one of the most popular and safest aircraft types ever built sounds a bit like stupid to me, but it's okay, someone else will take your seat then ;)
@@johfed No outside certification is due to trade war/protectionism........yours right, Brunei kingdom has ordered 7 C919 .
737 max washrooms are crappy
@@johfed 737 max🤞😬
@@johfed your can certified your self. Even thought u exam a 30 score pass, while your school mate got a 90 score fail. 😂
Beautiful plane
you are right there is abit more head room, despite the size is mostly the same as Airbus, the C919 curve inward abit less, giving it the impression of more space on the top. it is very minor difference and i feel most people would not notice it.
Thank you for this interesting fact:)
Amazing progress made by China , I’m sure their commercial airline development will be a huge success , just like their high speed trains , EVs, drones , shipbuilding , infrastructure, 5G communications, safety with CCTVs ,cashless payments with mobile ,face or palm, , food delivery services, package delivery, online shopping , cab hailing , subway and public transport , public toilets , cleanliness , greening of cities , affordability, ease of movement and connectivity, very organized etc etc etc. They are leading the world in how to build a nation in the 21st century.
Having just spent several months in China very recently and managing to take 9 internal flights. Nothing was more exciting than being informed while boarding one of my flights, It would be a brand new Comac C919 with China Eastern Airlines, Which I strongly recommend you use when in China. Immediately while boarding you see and feel the innovative quality. Xi'an to Shanghai assigned seat 34C, I was pleasantly surprised to find it both comfortable and spacious. What struck me was the quality of finish to the internal cabin environment. My thoughts were, this aircraft has been made and assembled with pride. The Comic-C919, a definite yes in my book to fly again. Thanks for the experience China Eastern.
I like this plane
C919 looks very nice 👍
I think so too:)
You can try China Express Airlines' CRJ-900 and they also operate COMAC ARJ-21.As a matter of fact I'm a dispatcher working for China Express. CRJ-900 often fly to small towns in remote areas If you are board ofcities😊
Cool, I‘d love to fly the ARJ-21 again (had it in February with TransNusa). The CRJ-900 I fly quite often with Lufthansa. But I never tried with China Express yet:)
@@forgotmypassport C909
Keep up the good work.. I am enjoying your China Aviation series very much especially this episode on the C919. Definitely on my list of planes to try in the future.
Thank you very much for the kind words 🙏
Thank you for this very fair review. COMAC is just starting out on a long journey, and from all reports the C919 is a great first step in this sector. Let's wish them every success. Free and fair competition benefits all.
3:46 there is a Huawei Mate 60 smartphone right there, it is the smartphone which was launched in honor of Gina Raimondo's visit to China in late August 2023!!
The smart phone which my fellow traveller is holding?
@@forgotmypassport Yes
@@forgotmypassport yes, it is..
if you don't know the story behind this smartphone, my comment won't make much sense to you!
I‘d need to check online ;-)
Yeah i don't think he gets the joke. It's really funny and such a heartfelt welcome to the then secretary😅😅😅
That’s impressive business class for a short domestic flight
I agree
usually i dont watch traveling videos, this is my first video of yours... and it worth
Thank you very much:)
Schön, dass Dein Video hier so steil geht. Freut mich sehr, da ich Deine Arbeit sehr schätze. Ich glaube, Du bist ein sehr angenehmer und vor allem ruhiger RUclipsr an Bord. Du bist immer fair und versuchst nie zu dramatisieren, wie bspw. Personen, die 8 Stunden in luxemburger Lounges abhängen wollen ;) Mach bitte genau weiter so!
Vielen lieben Dank für diese netten Worte:) Ja dieses Video geht ab, und ich versuche momentan, eine Erklärung dafür zu finden. Spornt auf jeden Fall an, weiter zu machen:)
@@forgotmypassport C929 is one the way
Fantastic review. Your video editing is high quality. Great job 👏
Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you for this honest review! Loved your approach on this video. Keep up the good job! Cheers from Venezuela 🇻🇪
Thank you very much:))
Thank you for your support C919❤
Maybe you can try C919 for Air China, it is not the standard 919 and a little bir larger than in China Eastern and China Southern.
Hope you enjoy your time in China.
I was actually considering it:)
You mean larger in number of seats?
@@forgotmypassportlarger space (less seats)😊
Nice! I‘ll need to try :)
That jet is a safe and good foundational start.
Thank you kindly for sharing this wonderful C919 flight.... Good to know it's very well appointed and great in-flight service, for such a short flight. Stay safe, Healthy and wealthy.
Thank you very much 🙏
What a great opportunity. I would love to fly with C919 someday! such a great success! Bravo China!
Yes, I would ride on this Chinese aircraft given a chance! Thank you for sharing your experience.
My pleasure:)
At first no one trusted the Embraer E Family jets, but after 20 years they are the safest per mile flown.
great video, and amazing airplane, take a great time in your travels, cheers 😉
The C919 looks cool. The legroom of even the economy section looks very generous!
Wow, very nice plane with best service 🥰🥰🥳🥳💯💯👍👍
9:16 that is lotus root, which is exactly what it sounds like. I'm not exactly a fan of them but my Chinese family regularly includes them as a part of our diet
I found it was actually quite nice:)) Thank you for clarifying. It was the first time I tried lotus root.
Lotus stem not root
@@MupChoiminor translation mistake
我身为中国人跟你说，这不是莲藕，这种叫藕带也叫藕心菜。跟莲藕没关系。
@@benedict-168 你说的对。 其实我在中国也没见到过这样的东西，所以就以为是莲藕了😅
Definitely will want to fly in c919❤
Another awesome review 👌
Thank you so much 🙏
The fact that Olaf is in India right now, and he wants all German companies to set up factories in India, so he can please his American master on their anti-China scheme, makes me lose all hope on the German government.
But he did visited China months earlier with Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen were his iteneraries.
But more German companies would rather hike their investments in China and the ASEAN than in India.
you have gravely overestimated the industrial capacity of both india and uncle sam, and you also grossly underestimated productivity and control of production chain of china, in the other word, once your industrial capacity grow over 25% of global total production (china is at over 30% looking for over 50% by the end of this century), theres no going back, no catching up, no comparison, doesnt matter how many factories you have, population size, what technology you have, its over, done.
@@chriscain7333 I agree. It's not possible to contain China, they are past that point. India, while good in IT services primarily due to better grasp of english language, will not be able to compete with China in manufacturing and production.
What do you know about how the CCP controls business, especially foreign ones in China? Have you ever lived there and seen for yourself? I lived in China for ten years. Do you know what happened to Jack Ma? Sounds like you know as much as the average foreign journalist which is pretty much nothing.
@@alanmiller9681 i say serve him right for saying something attacking china finance system. while he was given the chance to earn multi billion on top of China finance system.
I would definitely prefer the C919 over any of the newer Boeing jets, particularly the 737 Max. For me, only the 777 is acceptable now from Boeing. Otherwise, it is a deal breaker for me and I choose a different airline that flies Airbus. I wouldn't mind the 747 but those are hardly used in my part of the world.
I tried catching the B747 in China (Air China still flies them). A tricky affair.
And the 787 Dreamliner is also decent and safe.
One should probably watch C929 and C939 in the years ahead as COMAC exploring the wide body segment.
C929 is poised to compete with Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787 while C939 will compete with A350 and 777/-X.
@@thisiskevin1000 I am not a fan of the B787. I don't have a safety concern (now) but its auto-dimming windows are horrible and they do not have individual air vents.
Boeing made HUGE mistake to NOT acquire Bombardier C series ready for production .....
It would be a RESCUE for Boeing as well as QUALITY ONE .....
@@thisiskevin1000 787 is NOT safe ....
It is a time bomb - unfortunately ....
Great content covering this part of aviation as well !!! 🎉
Thank you for the kind words :)
I found your report very interesting. Thank you.
What people concern the most are the safety and reliability of the aircraft,which still needs to be seen. No doubt, the service and its internal design are good enough.
Yes I would most definitely it looks a very good aircraft
It's an impressive achievement. I would love to fly on one.
The first thing that stood out to me was how much room there was even in economy. I was on multiple air Canada flights recently and it felt crazy cramped even when people were not reclining.
Thank you for sharing your experience with this new aircraft type great video again!!
Thank you, my pleasure:)
I was surprised when I tried the Juneyao Airline for the first time from PVG to HKG a couple of months ago. I booked this airline simply because of it's timing fit in my busy slot. I skipped lunch because of an extended business meeting so I have to rush to the airport. Once I boarded the flight I asked a pass-by female cabin crew whether they serve meals onboard. She was busy with the boarding routines and answered me with a yes. Then she returned to me after 2 steps away and asked me whether I was hungry, I answered "yes, a bit" with a smile. She said "give me a second and I'll get you something to eat first. A minute later she returned with a handful of packed snacks like peanuts and biscuits. The snacks made my stomach felt better, but her attentiveness really touch me.
What a nice experience. And a beautiful example of the generally excellent service I’ve experienced when flying within China and other Asian countries. At least on full service carriers.
Thanks for the video! 🕊✈
My pleasure:)
The people who gifted you the ticket will be happy that you did a nice review in exchange.
Haha, I wish I was gifted any of my flights. Would safe me lots of money. Dream on boy 🤣. If that ever happens, I will fully disclose it.
Beautiful china, beautiful C919
Western avionics, engine form western CFM, fuselage designed by Suchoj yes very China aviation technology :D
China's progress is really awesome.
Yes, western avionics, engines by CFM, fuselage designed by Suchoj, none of FAA or EASA certification, true China progress :D
@@marcinmjkundergoing the 3rd round of EASA certification process atm and so far so good,no failures so far😂.
At 9:17, that white cylindrical vegetable is the lotus root, the rhizome of the lotus plant.
Thank you. It was actually quite tasty:)
This plan looks amazing. Well done China 🇨🇳 ❤
Yes, western avionics, engines by CFM, fuselage designed by Suchoj well done China :D
I've never flown in a C919. I forecast there'll be a few different commercial passenger jets designed and manufactured in China that will be world beaters and game changers soon!
The video is very attractive thanks 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you for good aviation tour
My pleasure :)
Great flight
looks very nice plane
Good info. Thanks
My pleasure
thanks for sharing your experience. looks like the service was great. I've never got that level of service here in the US. The new plane looks modern and fancy. Only question I have is there's no entertain panel like newer planes I flied? A bit of surprise since we'll have the high expectation from the full of features in Chinese EVs nowadays.
Thx for sharing
My pleasure:)
In the mid-70's, the term "Universal Japanese Motorcycle" was used to describe motorcycles made in Japan that had the same basic configuration.
The same could be said of the A320, 737, C919, these are ubiquitous "Universal Narrow-body Aircraft"s. Same engines and avionics, similar sub-systems and roughly the same size. Some are more efficient than others, the C919 the least. From a business perspective, it comes down to pricing, maintenance network and Jet-A fuel hedging.
So the answer to your question is an indifferent "YES". The average passenger blindfolded couldn't tell the difference. As long as the drinks are free, who cares.
Very interesting feedback, thank you Stephen. Do you happen to know why the C919 lacks on fuel efficiency? Is it the aerodynamics? weight?
@@forgotmypassport I am not an engineer, but aero and weight sounds right. The C919 has the C version of the LEAP engine, Airbus has 'A' and Boeing has 'B'. How that effects fuel consumption I have no idea
C for COMAC, B for Boeing and A for Airbus.... Makes perfect sense😊@@stephenc6955
@@forgotmypassport some said the Leap1C is heavier than the 1A and 1B.
I usually don’t have time flying domestically when visiting china but hopefully next time gonna finally try the c919. Would love to have it in my flighty collection haha
very bravely flight c919!
Wow, they give you traditional Jujube tea…and a side dish of bamboo and lotus root. They get way above a ten on the meal….all freshly cooked. 🎉
It’s only with the help of you guys here that I learned about these dishes 🙏. Next time I‘ll appreciate it more :))
Good video
You sounds like another German travel RUclipsr, Ken Abroad.
Really? I need to check him out then :)
@@forgotmypassportken ist auch ein deutsche 😂😂
Not at all.
he is from Swiss.
Thank you very much for your truthful review! I took a fly from Shanghai to Chengdu in October. Very comfortable experience. Brovo China!
Thank you for your kind comment.
😂😂😂 you look like you got a new present on christmas morning... big smile
I was just genuinely happy that my travel plans flying the C919 worked out:)
@forgotmypassport I live in China and as a foreigner I can see and hear how the Chinese are very proud of there own airplane.
The soup the narrator grimaced over was actually very nutritious traditional and pretty high end health food made of dried dates, Goji fruit, etc.
The airport- very nice
I agree:)
Thanks a billion times 👍 for my friends there, for truths about the C919, how China is friendly, safe, clean, and more 🙏 My favorite posts include "my passport is ready to go to China and share business with others" 😅
Thanks so much. "Und Danke fur alles' my German relatives visit is long overdue 😊 Learning languages has endless surprises as we know from our European experiences.
Many of my home improvements customers are like family after years of cheap or free improvements for years and some are related to Chinese families and their relatives are like family, offering free business to share business with others because we really need to improve our lives everywhere 😊
This aviation topic, is also part of my (architecture) handyman services and recently Safepath Solarcars (prototypes, improving) because 'Tesla' EVs opened one of the very few stores exactly behind our small town home office and too many friends are asking me to step up our weekend car hobby start up.as a mini EVs business and lifes more interesting than I planned 🤔 💭
Again thanks 😊 and your videos are added to my favorite subscriptions of modernization and developments for everyone's lives and the environment 😊
Looks impressive, as an aircraft enthusiast I'm always interested in new and different types of aircraft. I wonder if they'll be flying the C919 regionally out of China down to Vietnam for example? Safe flying, thanks for the video and enjoy! ✈️✨🌿
Thank you for the kind comment:)
I would trust someone building a plane in their backyard over Boeing
Wow nice aviation channel. I neednt to see the drama fight... I want to watch flight review, not fight review 😅 Bravo on reviewing C919 at that detail.
Thank you very much 😄
Good review
Thank you 🙏
These are couple of ARJ21 at 6:20, I believe this is the another made in China aircraft that you mentioned(fun fact:they changed the name of the aircraft to C909 last month)
C909, really? That‘s interesting, but it makes sense I‘d say. In episode 5 or 6 I‘ll fly with another Chinese built aircraft, but it’s not going to be the ARJ21/C909 ;-)
@@forgotmypassport is it the ma60?(just guessing)
Yes!! :))
You got a subscription from me 👏
Thank you so much🙏
@@forgotmypassportno where else have I been able to see a review on this plane, let alone a lengthy detailed one devoid of snarky remarks. Instant subscribe 🎉
Thank you so much 🙏🙏
Yes will ride the C919
The CFM LEAP-1C engines that power the Comac C919 are a joint product of General Electric (GE) and Safran Aircraft Engines, through their partnership CFM International. So until it uses a Chinese made engine, I wouldn’t call the aircraft Chinese.
So Apple phones is not American, Boeing is not American. Mind you it wouldn't be long with your assumption as there is a new Chinese made engine in the pipeline. Check it out 😉
Apple is an American phone because its chip is American. Huawei has made significant progress in developing phones with chips made in China. I am raising the bar high for China in the commercial aircraft industry. A similar competition from Russia is seen in the MC-21, which uses the PD-14 engine, made in Russia. While the PD-14 is less efficient than the Pratt and Whitney engine in the 737 MAX, it is still made in Russia. Russia has also become the third country, after the USA and France, to develop its own power distribution system. Therefore, Russia seems closer than China to producing a commercial aircraft.
The Saturn Vue with v6 was made by General Motors. But the engine was a product of Honda Motor Co. So I wouldn't call the vehicle an American car. Sound logic.
seems to be very good..
In USA under 4 hours, no foods services, no pre- flight drinks, only drinks serve only one time, a small bag of mixed nuts, that’s the whole thing, no sleepers, no pillows, no cosmetics bags, only a hot towels only once or sometimes they skipped
Wow. this is fantastic review. I am quite curious about this Chinese made aircraft. How quiet is it? Does it give you a confident feeling flying on it?
Thank you. Sound-wise it was very comparable with the A320. And I wouldn‘t hesitate flying with the C919 again.
i think you would feel much more confident flying the B Max 10 or 8, you know, the 2 most famous boeing models
@@choiklu mate you have obvious lost tracking avaviton world and what happen to Boeing recenly , you wouldn't comment like this is you would
Flight safety is the main concern of every passenger, from this video everything looks good, including the food served on board.
@@Enjoylifeinchina didnt you get the sarcascism?
Nice vid
Thank you:)
How many of are in operation? I know it is still in initial phace of certifications outside of China.
8:52 that looks very healthy, I should make a cup of that right now lol.
9:17 lotus root.
I noticed the lush verdant aerial view during the takeoff. Could you make a point to include aerial views? Thank you so much!
Welcome to China, dear.
Thank you:)
The cabin looks pleasant and airy on the C919. AB320 and B737 are just depressing when it comes to economy seats, and I always fly on Turkish airlines between Baghdad and Stockholm, but it is the cheapest and shortest route...
At 7:37, do you know why the Chinese description of what is in the cocktails was printed twice? Just curious. Good, unbiased review. Thanks for sharing.
I noticed minor differences between the two hanzi. Not sure if it depicts Chinese Mandarin and/or Cantonese, or the simplified Chinese. I‘m sure many of my viewers know very well. Well seen! And thanks for the kind comment.
@@forgotmypassport Thank you for being unbiased towards China and Chinese people. We need more people with your heart in China. Have a good weekend!
One is traditional Chinese and the other is simplify Chinese as use in China now
@@英國阿建 thank you 🙏
Most of the C919 is made outside of China. Fuselage, I think, and some other stuff, is made in China. All the important things are made in Europe and the US. So the majority isn't made in Chine unless you refer to quantity and not quality.
Totally true but never mentioned
Embraer is doing reallly well too. Chinese are taking over, just look at byd.
Same as with electric cars, solar pannels, computer chips, ... 18 years ago China publicly announced it's program for industrial know-how transfer in multiple languages. Now, they are just on scheddule. While our mainstream media is still downturing products made in China, the products in the higher price segments of each branch are already more advanced than western products. We would be better of with a collaborative approch, and also start learning from them, a simple boycott won't fix things, and would/will backfire badly to us western people.
When I first bought my Sharpe solar panels 20 years ago, they were hugely heavy and bulky. The ones I buy now made in China are like a piece of paper and flexible….I love them ❤ Longevity seems the same
I have a great decor idea for the China Eastern lounge, maybe add some pandas to the place?
Tablecloth for your table? Never seen that before.😅
The vegetable at 9:12 is a type of lotus root.
Thank you:)
@ hope you enjoyed China. It is amazing how far they have come in such a short amount of time.
@@Blixey-r9z I absolutely did, and I‘m hoping to return again in 2025, while the visa free travel trial is still in place:))
@ look forward more of your travelogues. Overcoming the language and cultural barriers to glimpse China up close without the filter of Western media bias is refreshing.
thamks