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Ordos
Coverage of Ordos in the Nexus archive.
- Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
A Chinese-made C909 regional jet operated by Air China struck a large bird near Beijing Capital International Airport, causing minor damage to its nose and airframe. Experts indicated severe damage was unlikely, highlighting the model's ongoing real-world reliability tests as it expands domestic and international operations.