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China’s C919 Clears Post-Flight Safety Trials, Intensifying Competition with Airbus and Boeing
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China’s C919 Clears Post-Flight Safety Trials, Intensifying Competition with Airbus and Boeing

China’s C919 Clears Post-Flight Safety Trials, Intensifying Competition with Airbus and Boeing

By Brian Davidson| 2024-05-03T11:40:55-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

China's domestically developed narrowbody passenger aircraft, the C919, has successfully completed a series of rigorous post-flight safety assessments. This significant milestone is poised to bolster the C919's prospects in international markets, escalating competition with its counterpart, Boeing, amidst the American manufacturer's ongoing technical challenges. The completion of the "deep level" safety tests represents a pivotal [...]

Air China Boosts Fleet with Order for 100 Extended Range COMAC C919 Aircraft
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Air China Boosts Fleet with Order for 100 Extended Range COMAC C919 Aircraft

Air China Boosts Fleet with Order for 100 Extended Range COMAC C919 Aircraft

By Business Editor| 2024-05-02T08:55:16-04:00 April 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Air China (CA, Beijing Capital) has confirmed a substantial order for 100 extended range C919 aircraft from Chinese manufacturer COMAC, marking a significant expansion and modernization of its fleet. The order was officially signed on April 26, 2024, with approval from the airline's board of directors following the next day. The airline plans to initiate [...]

China’s ARJ21 and C919 Jets Showcase in Malaysia Targeting Southeast Asia Market Expansion
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China’s ARJ21 and C919 Jets Showcase in Malaysia Targeting Southeast Asia Market Expansion

China’s ARJ21 and C919 Jets Showcase in Malaysia Targeting Southeast Asia Market Expansion

By Business Editor| 2024-03-20T14:34:41-04:00 March 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Press Releases|

China's indigenous commercial aircraft, the ARJ21 and C919, marked their debut in Malaysia with a static display and a demonstration flight at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor state. This significant event, aimed at showcasing the capabilities and economic viability of these aircraft, underscores China's efforts to penetrate the Southeast Asian aviation market. [...]

Europe’s Aviation Safety Agency to Assess China’s C919 Aircraft
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Europe’s Aviation Safety Agency to Assess China’s C919 Aircraft

Europe’s Aviation Safety Agency to Assess China’s C919 Aircraft

By Business Editor| 2024-03-20T14:34:41-04:00 March 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is committed to conducting a comprehensive evaluation process for China’s C919 passenger jet, according to EASA's acting executive director, Luc Tytgat. This statement tempers expectations for a swift entry of the Chinese-made aircraft into the European market, amidst global jet shortages and ongoing safety concerns with Boeing. China, [...]

China Eastern Airlines Expands C919 Fleet with New Shanghai-Xi’an Route
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China Eastern Airlines Expands C919 Fleet with New Shanghai-Xi’an Route

China Eastern Airlines Expands C919 Fleet with New Shanghai-Xi’an Route

By Charles Miller| 2024-03-20T14:36:36-04:00 March 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

China Eastern Airlines has further solidified its commitment to innovation and domestic aviation development by inaugurating the third commercial route for its domestically-produced C919 passenger aircraft. Connecting Shanghai Hongqiao Airport with Xi'an Xianyang Airport, this new line began servicing passengers on March 8, marking another milestone in China's aviation history. Previously, China Eastern had launched [...]

China’s Tibet Airlines Order for 40 C919 and 10 ARJ21 Passenger Jets
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China’s Tibet Airlines Order for 40 C919 and 10 ARJ21 Passenger Jets

China’s Tibet Airlines Order for 40 C919 and 10 ARJ21 Passenger Jets

By Hal Turing| 2024-03-06T10:33:12-05:00 February 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

The Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest aviation gathering, kicked off with exciting announcements related to the COMAC C919 and Boeing planes. China’s Tibet Airlines finalized an order for 40 C919 passenger jets and 10 ARJ21 regional jets from the Commercial Aircraft Company of China (COMAC). The deal was signed during the airshow. The C919, a narrow-body [...]

Airbus and Boeing State Competition from China’s Comac C919 Won’t Disrupt the Market
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Airbus and Boeing State Competition from China’s Comac C919 Won’t Disrupt the Market

Airbus and Boeing State Competition from China’s Comac C919 Won’t Disrupt the Market

By Brian Davidson| 2024-03-06T10:33:13-05:00 February 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

The Comac C919 bears striking resemblance to existing models from Airbus and Boeing, indicating it won't significantly disrupt the market, according to Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus's commercial aircraft division. Scherer humorously remarked, "It looks a bit like an Airbus narrow body," emphasizing the similarity between the C919 and existing aircraft in the market. Addressing [...]

COMAC’s C919 Airliner Debuts Internationally at Singapore Airshow, Challenging Airbus and Boeing
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COMAC’s C919 Airliner Debuts Internationally at Singapore Airshow, Challenging Airbus and Boeing

COMAC’s C919 Airliner Debuts Internationally at Singapore Airshow, Challenging Airbus and Boeing

By Business Editor| 2024-02-21T16:12:54-05:00 February 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has marked a significant milestone with its C919 passenger jet making its first international appearance at the Singapore Airshow. This event underscores China's robust efforts to position itself as a formidable competitor against Airbus and Boeing in the global aviation market. The C919, a narrow-body aircraft developed by [...]

China’s Ambitious Leap in Aviation: Developing the CJ-1000 Engine for the C919
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China’s Ambitious Leap in Aviation: Developing the CJ-1000 Engine for the C919

China’s Ambitious Leap in Aviation: Developing the CJ-1000 Engine for the C919

By Brian Davidson| 2024-02-21T16:12:07-05:00 February 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

China's aviation sector is taking a significant stride towards self-reliance with the development of the CJ-1000 engine, aimed at powering the domestically produced C919 passenger jet. This move, spearheaded by the Shanghai-based Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), marks a critical phase in China's journey to reduce dependency on imported technology, particularly in the face [...]

COMAC Ramps Up C919 Production Challenging Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in Competitive Market
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COMAC Ramps Up C919 Production Challenging Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in Competitive Market

COMAC Ramps Up C919 Production Challenging Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 in Competitive Market

By Brian Davidson| 2024-02-06T18:20:44-05:00 January 31st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Government & Regulatory|

Chinese manufacturer COMAC is starting to make bolder plans with the C919, a jetliner developed entirely in China. The aircraft, which has been in commercial service for just eight months, experienced slow development but has gradually proven to be a viable alternative to Western jets. It serves as a direct challenger to the Airbus A320 [...]

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