The Comac C919 is a narrow-body airliner developed by Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac. The development program was launched in 2008. Production began in December 2011, with the first prototype being rolled out on 2 November 2015; the maiden flight took place on 5 May 2017. On 29 September 2022 the C919 received its CAAC type certificate.

Apr 3, 2024 · COMAC C919-100STD with registration B-919G airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

Jan 31, 2020 · Jiangsu Hengshen Co. Ltd. (Hengshen; Danyang City, China) and the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. (COMAC; Shanghai) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of specialized components for the C919 aircraft composite tail optimization project.

Feb 16, 2015 · AVIC Shenyang Commercial Aircraft Corporation Limited (SACC) officially delivered the vertical tail section of the first C919 aircraft to Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) on Feb. 13. The vertical fin comprises a vertical stabilizer and a rudder.

The C919 is the first large narrowbody passenger airliner produced by China’s COMAC. It’s attempting to disrupt the status quo, inject some excitement into the passenger jetliner market, and offer airlines more options when choosing their short-haul aircraft.

C919 aircraft is the first jet type trunk liner independently developed by China in accordance with international airworthiness standards and owning independent intellectual property right. C919 aircraft has a layout of 158 to 192 seats, and a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers. The first aircraft rolled out on November 2nd, 2015.

Mar 18, 2015 · Unlike the ARJ-21, this aircraft is a much more ambitious affair. Though still mostly constructed from aluminum, the aircraft features composite materials — at least in the wingbox. The Comac C919 has garnered 450 orders prior to the first airframe being completed, with the first flight expected towards the end of the fourth quarter this year.

Jan 27, 2024 · The C919, China's homegrown narrowbody, aims to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in the short to mid-haul aviation market. The C919's specifications, such as range and seating capacity, do not make it a superior choice compared to the A320neo and 737 MAX.

May 19, 2022 · Compared with T300 materials, T800 materials have higher strength, modulus, toughness and better impact resistance. T800 carbon fiber composites are used in the rear fuselage and vertical tail of C919. Its engine fan blades are also made of carbon fiber composites.

Oct 2, 2022 · The C919 narrow-body jet is China's first trunk jetliner developed in accordance with international standards of airworthiness and with independent intellectual property rights. It has a wingspan of nearly 36 meters, a length of about 39 meters, and a tail height of around 12 meters, carrying up to 192 passengers for up to 5,555 km.