The aircraft was originally intended to be certified by the end of this year, but in the wake of recent progress, it has been pushed back to 2021. Comac, has gained 815 orders from 28 customers in china and abroad, comac stated after winning its latest order for 30 more jets. The c919 brings comac to the table in one of the most lucrative sectors of commercial aviation, competing head tohead with boeings ubiquitous 737 and airbuss a320. Imagine the duopoly not being able to sell to that market. Initially, the goal was to produce the plane for military and civil purposes by 2015, with entry into commercial. A little bit of a surprise was the fact that the c919 was designed to carry more passengers in a default alleconomy configuration that the boeing 737800. Comacs c919 is currently under certification campaign. As of october, icbc leasing managed total capital worth 300. Chinas new jetliner, the comac c919, takes flight for first. Nov 03, 2017 chinas homebuilt c919 passenger jet completed its third test flight on friday, its manufacturer said, bringing the asian nation a step closer to its goal of becoming a global civil aerospace player. Chinas homebuilt c919 passenger jet completed its third test flight on friday, its manufacturer said, bringing the asian nation a step closer to its goal of becoming a global civil aerospace player. Chinamade c919 no challenge to boeing, airbus dominance.
C919 composite aircraft rear fuselage strength study and static fatigue test contains a total of 9 load cases 12 conditions static tests and rear pressure box 150000 times of pressure fatigue. Air china has also 20 c919 in its order book from the chinese aircraft manufacturer. The comac c919 aircraft is available in various versions, such as the basic, extended, shortened, cargo, special versions, and company versions. The latest deal makes the leasing company the single largest c919 customer with an order of 100 planes. In terms of size and technical datas, the comac c919 is comparable. The first chinese c919 airliner, making its debut in shanghai on november 2, 2015. In november 2010, the c919 received its first order inflow at the zhuhai airshow from five customers that ordered a total of 40 aircraft and had options for another 60 aircraft. Even if it does not get western certification, it is a force to reckon with. Russias united aircraft corporation uac and the commercial aircraft corporation of china comac will form a joint company to produce a new model widebody airliner dubbed the c929, a joint. Chinas icbc financial leasing co ltd placed an order for 55 c919 planes on tuesday, bringing the order book for chinas domesticallydeveloped passenger jet to 785, the commercial aircraft corp.
Global commercial aerospace industry aircraft order backlog analysis 7 this growth was driven primarily by industry consolidation, growth in rpks, and airline capacity discipline also, this was partly due more recently to low fuel prices, more efficient cost structure, and additional sources of revenue, e. China downplays expectations from homemade c919 jet times. The c919 order book has 380 orders in november 2012. Comac c919 composites rear fuselage strength static and. Comac is the acronym of the commercial aircraft corporation of china, ltd. The jet is a singleaisled, twoengine plane with 158 seats. May 05, 2017 the c919, which is what china calls the passenger jet, landed successfully in shanghai after an 80minute maiden flight earlier today. The comac c919 vs boeing 737 an aircraft comparison. Its first commercial deliveries are expected in 2021 to china eastern airlines. Chinas homebuilt c919 passenger jet completed its third test flight this morning, maintaining an altitude of around 10k feet as it circled above shanghai. May 08, 2017 chinas new c919 160seat singleaisle jetliner made its first flight last friday.
The chinese c919 aircraft will be powered by the leap engine, made by cfm international, an equal joint venture between safran and general electric co. The flight makes china the fourth jumbo jet producer after the united states, europe and russia. C919 program c919is the short form of trunk liner code for comac919. Chinas new jetliner, the comac c919, takes flight for. Comac claims that the c919 has received 570 orders, mostly from domestic airlines. It is not clear why they want that extra row or two, but for some airlines that little bit of a difference might make the c919 more attractive. Comac rolls out c919, but program timeline still uncertain. C919 jet is getting ready to take on boeing and airbus iol. The most immediately striking thing about the first flight of the comac c919 in china for australians is this detailed report in the new york times. Comac eyes 750 orders for c919 jet business chinadaily. Chinas homegrown c919 passenger jet takes off on its first flight at shanghai pudong international airport in shanghai on may 5, 2017. Three industry analysts this week offered their views on whether comac s c919 is a threat to boeing and. No fear of c919 for a generation leeham news and analysis.
This success marks the completion of the 19 months strength research and static fatigue test project on the c919 aircraft composite rear fuselage, one of c919 seven components. The first c919 is supposed to be delivered in may 2016, but given chinas performance on the comac arj21 regional jet which is years late and still undelivered following design and certification issues it is widely believed in aviation circles that the c919 will be at least two years late. China daily reuters today the longplanned chinese rival to boeing and airbus, the c919, made its debut in. Chinas hna, comac sign deal for 200 c919, 100 arj21 jets. A second prototype of chinas large passenger jet c919 completed its maiden flight in shanghai sunday, which was marked as a step closer to china becoming a global aviation powerhouse. The c919s maiden flight was announced twice before but scrubbed due to technical issues. The comac c919 is a narrowbody twinjet airliner developed by chinese aerospace manufacturer comac. Chinas first large passenger jet, the singleaisle c919 airliner, rolled off the assembly line monday after years of delays, bringing beijings dream of developing a rival to boeing and.
Chinas new jetliner, the comac c919, takes flight for first time. Chinas ambitious comac c919 flies for first time in. This is an impressive achievement, particularly if this program takes off the jet industry has. Mar 31, 2017 the c919 s maiden flight was announced twice before but scrubbed due to technical issues. Jin zhuanglong, chairman and secretary of the party committee of comac and general director of c919 program, attended the delivery ceremony and presented the fighting forces with a. The chinese comac c919 airplane, which seeks to challenge the market dominance of the boeing 737 and airbus a320, has made its maiden flight. The c919, which is what china calls the passenger jet, landed successfully in shanghai after an 80minute maiden flight earlier today. Uac and comac form joint venture for new widebody air. The c919 jet was built at a reported development cost of. The c919 program has been plagued by a series of setbacks, including technology and supplier problems, which previously pushed its. May 05, 2017 the chinese comac c919 airplane, which seeks to challenge the market dominance of the boeing 737 and airbus a320, has made its maiden flight.
Chinas homemade c919 jet poised for 1st flight by april end the chinese c919 aircraft will be powered by the leap engine, made by cfm international, an equal joint venture between safran and general electric co. C919 is cleverly done with crucial western technology, not for competing with the west but to satisfy domestic demand. Boeing 737 competitor comac c919 has almost 1,000 orders. Nov 03, 2017 chinas homebuilt c919 passenger jet completed its third test flight this morning, maintaining an altitude of around 10k feet as it circled above shanghai. However, after placing the order, the airlines wouldbe operator chineseinvested puren germany gmbh declared insolvency. All c919 needs to do is displace boeingairbus singleaisles just in the domestic market. Dec 05, 2017 chinas icbc financial leasing co ltd placed an order for 55 c919 planes on tuesday, bringing the order book for chinas domesticallydeveloped passenger jet to 785, the commercial aircraft corp. Chinas new c919 160seat singleaisle jetliner made its first flight last friday. Air china orders 35 arj21700 from chinese aircraft. Dimensions and features vary with the version that suits various types of customers.
C919 lands safely at shanghai pudong international airport after its maiden flight at around 3. Chinas jet to rival boeing, airbus isnt all made in. The a320 and c919 can seat up to 190 passengers in their highcapacity versions, whilst the boeing can accomodate ten more passengers. Chinas comac sees substantial c919 plane orders this. The letter c is the first letter of both comac and china. Chinas comac sees substantial c919 plane orders this year. It indicates that this trunk liner program is the will of china and her people. C919 program c919 is the short form of trunk liner code for comac919.
But then again, comac had claimed up to 340 orders for the arj21, and it is highly unlikely that many, or even. China sent its homegrown large passenger plane c919 into sky on friday 20170505, becoming one of the worlds top makers of jumbo aircraft. China downplays expectations from homemade c919 jet. A notable exception is an order for 20 planes from general electric capital aviation services. Ryanair holdings plc, europes biggest discount airline, said the next. Firstly, their overall dimensions are very similar. C919 gains but loses advantages leeham news and analysis. Chinese boeing 737 competitor comac c919 is set to take. Comac c919 discussion in chinese defence forum started by ali. Comac was delivered to flight test center of comac ftcc on december 25th, 2016. C919 gains another 55 orders, lifting total orders to 785. In february, comac said its total order book for the c919 jet was 815 aircraft, while orders for the arj21 stood at 453. Chinas first large passenger jet, the singleaisle c919 airliner, rolled off the assembly line monday after years of delays, bringing beijings dream of developing a.
Three industry analysts this week offered their views on whether comacs c919 is a threat to boeing and. Their wingspans are 118 feet 36 metres, and their lengths vary. The c919 was first mentioned in chinas 11th 5year plan, released in march 2006. May 10, 2017 in november 2010, the c919 received its first order inflow at the zhuhai airshow from five customers that ordered a total of 40 aircraft and had options for another 60 aircraft. Chinas c919 passenger jet makes maiden flight in challenge. The first c919 aircraft of commercial aircraft corporation of china, ltd. Comac c919 specs, engine, cockpit, and price airplane update. Safety regulators in europe, the united states and elsewhere. The finance leasing arm of china merchants bank co. Production of the prototype began in december 2011, with the first prototype being ready on 2 november 2015 and having its maiden flight on 5 may 2017. May 05, 2017 the c919 is years if not decades behind aircraft made by airbus and boeing that are cheaper to fly and easier to maintain.
May 09, 2017 puren airlines preordered seven c919 in 2015, this industry news report. When the chinese aircraft manufacturer comacs c919 enters service in 2018, it will be facing up to its two major competitors, the a320 neo and the boeing 737 max8, but in what respects do these three mediumhaul aircraft differ. With the start of mass production, the comac c919 will be the largest passenger airliner created in china. Puren airlines preordered seven c919 in 2015, this industry news report. Shanghai, may 5 xinhua china sent its homegrown large passenger plane c919 into sky on friday 20170505, becoming one of the worlds top makers of jumbo aircraft.
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