An Air China C909 regional jet struck a large bird while approaching Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday evening, leaving marks on its nose and airframe.

Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China

Who

Air China, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac)

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:49:00 GMT · 1h 36m ago

Where

Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China ·

Why

The C909 jet operating Air China flight CA1150 struck a large bird during its descent towards the airport.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

While the C909 jet landed safely, the incident highlights ongoing reliability tests for Chinese-made aircraft like the C909 and C919 as they expand commercial operations and face varied conditions globally. The aircraft is currently out of service for inspections.

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Bangkok Post
https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/3269901/air-china-c909-hits-bird-as-chinese-jets-face-growing-realworld-tests
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