Comac C919 is a narrow-body airliner developed by Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac.
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17 Facts About Comac C919
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Comac C919 applied for a type certificate for the aircraft from the Civil Aviation Authority of China on 28 October 2010.
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On 24 November 2011, Comac announced the completion of the joint definition phase, marking the end of the preliminary design phase for the C919, with estimated completion of the detailed design phase in 2012.
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The Comac C919's aerodynamics were designed with the help of the Tianhe-2 supercomputer.
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At the time, Comac C919 had a planned test programme of 4,200 flight hours and introduction to service in 2020.
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Comac C919 had its second prototype ready on 28 July 2017, aiming to fly it within the year for engine, APU, fuel system and extreme weather tests.
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Comac C919 denied any grounding and highlighted that modifications were part of the flight test process, stating the two first aircraft were flying stability tests and checking systems.
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In September, Comac C919 expected to conduct 1,500 test flights for over 2,000 flying hours before the first delivery and planned to fly the third prototype before the end of 2018.
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Comac C919 rescheduled its certification target from 2020 to 2021, with first delivery the following year.
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Reports at the time indicated that the Comac C919 was expected to commence commercial service with China Eastern Airlines in either 2021 or 2022.
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Dimensions of the Comac C919 are quite similar to those of the Airbus A320; its fuselage is 3.
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The Comac C919 is a conservative design, similar to the 30 years older A320.
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Chinese airlines that have placed orders for the Comac C919 already have either the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 in their fleets.
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At the November 2010 Zhuhai Airshow, Comac announced orders for 55 C919 aircraft from six airlines, with an additional 45 options.
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However as of 2022, the first Comac C919 that is set to be delivered bears the livery of China Eastern Airlines itself.
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