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Air China C909 jet sustains bird strike during Beijing landing

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An Air China C909 regional jet experienced a suspected bird strike while landing at Beijing Capital International Airport. The aircraft, which arrived from Ordos, sustained minor visible damage to its nose and airframe but landed safely. This incident highlights the operational risks for Comac's C909 fleet as flight volumes increase, with the jet reportedly taken out of service for inspection. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report of an operational incident with a commercial aircraft, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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Air China C909 jet sustains bird strike during Beijing landing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Frank Chen ·

    Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests

    A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low. The incident underscores the real-world tests of reliability facing the model as it i…

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