8月29日10点15分，中国南方航空（以下简称“南航”）编号为B-919J的首架C919飞机平稳降落在广州白云国际机场，标志着南航首架C919飞机调机首秀飞行取得圆满成功。
At 10:15 on August 29, the first C919 aircraft (with registration B-919J) of China Southern Airlines (hereinafter referred to as “CSN”) landed smoothly at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, marking a complete success in its first transfer flight.
南航首架C919飞机除采用南航机队经典涂装外，机身前部清晰标注大大的红色“C919”字样。为保障调机首秀飞行取得圆满成功，南航选派了三名经验丰富的机长教员，3位资深机长的总飞行时间超3.5万小时。
While featuring the CSN fleet's classic livery, CSN's first C919 aircraft prominently displays the large red "C919" lettering on its front fuselage. To ensure the success of the aircraft's first transfer flight, CSN selected three experienced captain instructors with a combined total flying time exceeding 35,000 hours.
“能够成为南航首批C919大飞机的飞行员，是莫大的荣誉。”南航C919首批飞机员崔唯说道。
"It is a great honor to become one of the first pilots of C919 aircraft for China Southern Airlines. We will devote ourselves to our work with greater focus and enthusiasm, striving to enhance our professional capabilities and carry forward the spirit of hard work and pragmatism of the older generation of pilots." said Cui Wei, one of the first pilots for CSN's C919.
南航首批运营的C919飞机，融合南航“亲和精细”和“绿色飞行”的理念，采用三舱布局模式，公务舱、明珠经济舱和经济舱共配置164个座位。其中公务舱座位8个，明珠经济舱座位18个，经济舱座位138个。客舱整体空间开阔宽敞，为旅客带来自在舒适、便捷环保的乘坐体验。
CSN's first batch of operational C919 aircraft embodies the airline's principles of "affinity and refinement" and "green flight." The aircraft features a three-class layout, comprising Business Class, Sky Pearl Economy Class, and Economy Class, with a total of 164 seats. This includes 8 in business class, 18 in sky pearl economy class, and 138 in economy class. The cabin is spacious and comfortable, offering passengers a relaxed, convenient, and eco-friendly flight experience.
南航C919的公务舱座椅为2-2布局，单个座位宽度为21英寸，采用零重力摇篮式后倾设计。明珠经济舱座椅为3-3布局，座椅间距达33英寸，为乘客带来更宽敞舒适的飞行体验。经济舱座椅为3-3布局，采用高新材料与人体工学设计，兼顾舒适性与环保性。各舱位均配备个人充电接口、杂志袋等多种实用功能，为旅客提供更多便利。采用下沉式行李架，边缘做弧形设计，天花板高2.25米，客舱过道48.26厘米，视觉上开阔宽敞。
The seats of Business Class on C919 are arranged in a 2-2 configuration, with each seat measuring 21 inches in width and featuring a tilted zero-gravity cradle design. The seats of Sky Pearl Economy Class are arranged in a 3-3 configuration with a seat pitch of 33 inches, providing passengers with a more spacious and comfortable journey. The seats of Economy Class also follow a 3-3 arrangement, utilizing advanced materials and ergonomic designs to balance comfort with environmental sustainability. Each class comes equipped with charging ports, magazine pockets, and various practical features, enhancing passenger convenience. The cabin includes recessed overhead bins with a curved edge design, a ceiling height of 2.25 meters, and an aisle width of 48.26 centimeters, creating a visually open and spacious environment.
目前，南航已建立完善的C919飞机保障体系，制定了详细的运营方案。预计南航首架C919飞机将在9月中旬完成演示验证，获得商业航班运行资格，9月19日将正式执飞广州-上海虹桥航线。
CSN has developed a comprehensive support system for the C919 aircraft and has crafted detailed operational plans. The first C919 is expected to complete its demonstration and verification flight, receive qualifications for commercial operation by mid-September, and will officially operate the Guangzhou to Shanghai (Hongqiao) route on September 19.
据了解，今年4月，南航已与中国商飞签署了100架C919飞机购买协议，并计划于2024年至2031年分批交付。为确保安全高效运行，南航今年新引进的C919飞机，将布局在保障能力最强的南航主基地广州，飞行航点将覆盖从广州始发至北京、上海、成都、西安等城市。未来随着机队规模扩大和运行经验积累，南航逐步将C919机型投放到分子公司运营。
In April of this year, CSN signed a purchase agreement for 100 x C919 aircraft with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd., with plans for phased delivery from 2024 to 2031. To ensure safe and efficient operations, the C919s delivered this year will be stationed at CSN's main hub in Guangzhou, which offers the best support capabilities. These aircraft will serve routes from Guangzhou to major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Xi'an. As the fleet expands and operational experience grows, CSN plans to gradually deploy C919 aircraft across its subsidiaries.
