The C919 commercial plane flew from Shanghai to Beijing as China seeks to compete with Airbus and Boeing.

The C919 commercial plane flew from Shanghai to Beijing as China seeks to compete with Airbus and Boeing.
The move comes after a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing shock and panic on board.
Asiana Airlines aircraft managed to land safely with 194 people on board with some suffering breathing difficulties.
Air travel between Paris and regional hubs such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux will now be banned.
The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017.
US Transportation Department allows Chinese airlines to expand flights to 12 round trips each week.
The airline blamed ‘faulty’ Pratt & Whitney engines which led to the grounding of half its fleet, hurting revenue.
CEO Alan Joyce to depart flagship carrier after 15 years in the job.
About 40 domestic Cebu Pacific flights cancelled in Philippines after second power outage at main gateway this year.
The suspension of non-critical air operations is effective immediately as pilots must undergo training, Army says.
Activists say site for Navi Mumbai International Airport is dangerously close to bird sanctuaries and roosting spots.
The ruling is a huge blow to families of victims who have waged a 14-year campaign for justice.
Chanting Nigerian aviation workers block roads to the domestic terminal to protest working conditions and wages.
A new generation of companies wants to use large, uncrewed aircraft to beam down 5G signals and keep an eye on Earth.