Testing platform for China's 1st jumbo jet in operation2013-12-30
The first testing platform for China's first jumbo jet meant to compete against Airbus A320, Boeing 737 and Russian MS-21 started operating in Shanghai this morning, marking a milestone for China's aviation program.
China's jumbo jet ready for assembly in 20142014-01-02
The inauguration of the testing platform for the large passenger aircraft C919, announced by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) on Dec. 30, represents the entry of the aircraft project into the system certification stage, paving the way for the assembly of the prototype aircraft in 2014.
CFM may establish C919 final assembly line in China2013-07-16
Aircraft engine manufacturer CFM International is discussing with Aviation Industry Corporation of China building a final assembly line in China for the Leap-1C engine, the initial engine of the C919.
Maiden flight in holding pattern2013-08-07
China's dream of having its first large commercial jetliner may have hit some turbulence, as the maiden test flight of the C919 will be delayed by a year to 2015.