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China's aviation industry is currently experiencing an expedited recovery after the government finally dropped strict COVID-19 travel restrictions earlier this year. The country's home grown COMAC C919 recently completed its first commercial flight.

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All high-elevation airports have longer runways than those used at sea level because of thinner air at high altitudes.

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China’s fourth-largest carrier will deploy its Boeing 787s on this route.

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