The C919 is a narrow-body airliner developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). It is designed to compete with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. The C919 has a capacity of 158 to 192 passengers and a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers.
The C919 made its first flight on May 5, 2017. It has since completed over 2,000 test flights. The C919 received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on September 29, 2022. The first C919 was delivered to China Eastern Airlines on December 9, 2022.
COMAC has received orders for over 1,200 C919s, mostly from Chinese airlines. The C919 is expected to enter commercial service in 2023.
The C919 is a significant achievement for China's aviation industry. It is the first large passenger jet to be developed and manufactured in China. The C919's entry into service will help to reduce China's reliance on imported aircraft. It will also help to boost China's economy and create jobs.
The C919 is a competitive aircraft. It is comparable to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX in terms of performance, range, and capacity. The C919 is also expected to be more fuel-efficient than its rivals.
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