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C919 jet
Coverage of C919 jet in the Nexus archive.
- EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources
European pilots found 'no major hardware risks' with China's C919 jet during testing in China, signaling progress toward potential European certification. However, sources note that completed testing does not guarantee immediate approval.
- China’s C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet: industry official
China's civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than replacements are being made, increasing airline costs. Orders for the domestically produced C919 jet could help address this issue, according to an IATA official.