China Eastern Airlines Takes Delivery of First C919 Aircraft

China's Comac C919 aircraft obtained CAAC certification in October.

Kimberly Johnson

Friday, December 09, 2022 at 04:17 PM ET

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Comac's first production C919. [Courtesy: Comac]

Key Takeaways:

The first Comac C919, China's domestically produced narrowbody jet, was delivered to launch customer China Eastern Airlines, signaling its imminent entry into passenger service.
Having received certification in late September, the C919 is positioned to compete directly with established models like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
The aircraft, designed to seat 158-174 passengers, has already secured orders from several Chinese airlines and leasing organizations.

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The first Commercial Aircraft Corps of China’s (Comac) C919 landed at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Friday, paving the way for the aircraft to enter into China Eastern Airlines passenger service.

The debut of the twin-engine narrowbody, which obtained its certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in late September, sets the stage for a new rivalry with Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Airbus.