China’s aviation regulator gives green light for mass production of COMAC C919
The Civil Aviation Administration of China has awarded the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (COMAC) with a production…
COMAC C919
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Get insights into the COMAC C919, a narrow-body commercial airliner developed by COMAC, including its development progress, deliveries, and more.
COMAC C919 to fly as soon as possible: state media
While China’s home-built aircraft, the COMAC C919 received its Type Certificate (TC) in September 2022, the narrow-body jet…
COMAC’s C919 receives 300 orders at Zhuhai Airshow
COMAC’s C919, the Chinese competitor to the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737, received 300 new orders during…
Nigeria Air may purchase some of China’s COMAC C919s: Reuters
Nigeria Air, the proposed flag carrier of Nigeria, would consider purchasing some of China’s home-grown COMAC C919 narrow-body…
China Eastern expects fewer C919 deliveries this year than previously planned
China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) is expecting fewer COMAC C919 narrow-body aircraft deliveries than previously planned. The carrier now…
COMAC C919 test planes complete flight tasks in China
State-owned aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) officially announced that its six C919 test planes have…
COMAC C919 jet bound for China Eastern performs first test flight
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft, that is bound to be delivered to China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA), has carried…
China’s COMAC C919: put your knowledge to the test | Quiz
China’s new COMAC C919 will be country’s first developed narrowbody, which will attempt to rival the well-established duopoly of Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 narrowbodies. But just how well…
China’s COMAC to start C919 deliveries in 2022, report says
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft deliveries are expected to start in 2022, the airline’s deputy general manager Wu Yongliang revealed in an…
China’s COMAC C919 certification may be delayed, more testing required
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft development program and certification targets may not meet its deadlines as more testing is needed to certify the aircraft, according…
China’s COMAC C919 certification to be delayed?
China’s COMAC C919 aircraft development program and certification targets may not meet the deadline amid supply issues. The COMAC…
China’s COMAC C919 to enter final assembly phase
The first C919 aircraft, developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), will soon enter the final assembly…
COMAC aims to certify C919 by year-end; looks to develop domestic engines
While the certification process of the Chinese-made competitor to the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft families has…
Does COMAC C919 need to compete with Airbus A320neo or Boeing 737 MAX?
Ever since the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) presented the C919 in January 2009, comparisons with the…
COMAC intends to make first C919 delivery in 2021
As the government of China aims to reduce state reliance on Airbus and Boeing foreign aircraft, the Commercial…
COMAC C919: design finalized, certification tests to begin
Chinese manufacturer COMAC has received type inspection authorization for its newest airliner, the C919, and now aims to…
How COMAC C919 and Boeing 737 MAX became political pawns
The development stories of the COMAC C919 and the Boeing 737 MAX could not be any different, even…
COMAC C919: how to break Airbus-Boeing duopoly
On November 2, 2020, China flew its COMAC C919 at an airshow for the first time. It seemed…