Summary European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) representatives have continued to visit COMAC to assess the C919 for its potential certification of the Chinese-built aircraft. So far, the C919's international exposure has been limited. Furthermore, there are risks for Western carriers associated with a potential order or operation of the C919.
The Comac C919 has been inching closer to its certification in the European Union (EU), with the bloc’s regulators visiting their Chinese counterparts to assess the C919, including its simulators. Visiting China According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) , which cited sources familiar with the matter, representatives of the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) visited COMAC’s facilities in Shanghai, China. The outlet added that the EU regulator’s representatives provided positive feedback about the aircraft, with the visit including sessions inside a full-flight simulator of the Chinese-built narrowbody jet, a potential competitor to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max aircraft families.
EASA’s representatives also went onboard the C919 to take a look at the aircraft, the SCMP added. The C919 intends to compete with the well-established A320s and 737s. Minimal international exposure So far, only the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has certified the C919, with the aircraft being largely reserved for flights within China.
The C919 has made appearances outside of China, including demonstration fli.