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Close to being certified?
Comac C919 already has six units produced and should start operations soon
Comac C919
image: Comac
Rafael Ramos
8/10/2021
The China Commercial Aircraft Co. (Comac) aircraft, called the Comac 919, began production of its first prototype in 2011. The twin-engine narrowbody CFM International LEAP-1C had its first trial flight on May 5, 2017. The latest prototype completed its maiden flight in late 2017.
The certification of the plane started as early as November 2020. The natural freezing tests were supposed to take place in March 2021. The initial idea was that the plane would enter service as early as 2021. At least that was what was expected before the pandemic. Tests had to be postponed.
Despite this, the plane's design doesn't seem to have been so affected, as in March of this year, Wu Guanghui, designer of the C919, said he expects the plane to receive its certification later this year. In fact, the first delivery is scheduled for this year.
It is worth remembering that the Boeing 737 MAX is starting its validation flights now and has not yet been authorized to fly back in the country after the accidents. One more point where the Comac C919 can stand out.
Comac already has a total order of 815 units of the model by 28 customers. The company appears to be in full swing, with the C919 vying for the narrow-body market, while the CR929 will be vying for the wide-body market.
Comac C919
image: Comac
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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