EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sources
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European test pilots have completed flight testing of China's C919 passenger jet and found no major hardware risks, according to two sources. The testing is wrapping up, bringing the aircraft closer to potentially winning certification from European safety regulators. However, the sources caution that certification is not imminent.
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EU certification is a crucial step for C919 to enter global market.
The information comes from two sources with knowledge of the matter.
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Key findings
The C919 has taken a step closer to winning endorsement from European safety regulators.
Opinion- EU certification is a crucial step for C919 to enter global market.
- Chinese-made jet would compete directly with Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
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Loaded language removedEuropean pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is now beginning to wrap up, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
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The C919 has taken a step closer to winning endorsement from European safety regulators.
OpinionThe information comes from two sources with knowledge of the matter.
South China Morning PostThe flight testing process in China is beginning to wrap up.
South China Morning PostCompletion of in-flight testing does not mean certification is imminent.
South China Morning Post