Air China's C919 successfully completed its maiden flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, marking the official commencement of international commercial flights for the domestically produced large passenger aircraft.
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Photo: CA723 flight takes off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 3:17 PM on August 12. (Photo by Tao Ran)
On August 12, 2026, at 16:58 Beijing time, Air China's C919 flight CA723 landed smoothly at Ulaanbaatar Airport, marking the official commencement of international scheduled commercial route operations for the domestically produced large passenger aircraft. Ulaanbaatar Airport welcomed the C919 with a water salute, the highest honor in the civil aviation industry. Leaders and guests from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Mongolia, the Mongolian Ministry of Roads and Transport, the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority, port inspection units, Ulaanbaatar Airport, and local airlines greeted the inaugural flight. Ceremonial staff dressed in traditional Mongolian costumes presented hada scarves, and performers presented traditional ethnic dances, warmly welcoming the passengers and crew.
Photo: Ulaanbaatar Airport welcomed the C919 with a water salute, the highest honor in the civil aviation industry.
Photo: Local etiquette staff dressed in ethnic costumes greet passengers of flight CA723 with hada scarves and dried milk.
Photo: Air China's C919 successfully completed its maiden flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar.
On the same day, Air China held a "Grassland Silk Road, New Beginning" themed event at Terminal 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport, celebrating the C919's first international commercial flight with passengers through rich grassland culture. The melodious sounds of the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) and the spirited Mongolian dance attracted many passengers to stop and take photos. Elements such as yurts and Mongolian horses created an interactive scene full of cultural atmosphere, allowing passengers to immerse themselves in the unique charm of grassland culture through fun archery. One passenger said, "I've flown on domestic flights with the C919 before; the space is spacious and the ride is comfortable. This time, being able to fly on a domestically produced large aircraft carrying the national flag abroad makes me feel especially proud."