Certifying The C919 Will Not Happen In 2021
China’s aviation regulator dashed any hopes COMAC may have had about certifying the C919 before year’s end. The aircraft needs more testing. There are two big aircraft stories with upcoming developments, from China. One is the progress and eventual entry to service...
C919 Facing Delays In Certification And Service Entry?
The COMAC C919 certification program in China reportedly faces delays, to do with US export hurdles for spares of the development aircraft. The city of Zhuhai in China is holding the country’s biggest airshow this week. Originally, it would have taken place in 2020,...
COMAC C919 – Can It Displace The 737, A320 In China?
Some doubt that the COMAC C919 will sell outside China. But can it replace Airbus-Boeing narrowbodies within China itself? And if so, when? COMAC is developing its C919 in China methodically, aiming for certification later this year. The aircraft has already...
