Comac C-919 Pictures

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By Wang Wen in Shanghai ( chinadaily.com.cn)


Comac C919's first flight has been pushed back a year to the end of 2015. The programme has entered the "most critical stage of engineering development" as detailed design continues. Aircraft structural data has also been distributed, while parts and components manufacturing is currently "in full swing" across at least five different Chinese cities.
Comac has secured 400 aircraft on its backlog for the C919, mostly from Chinese airlines and leasing companies.

The C919's virgin flight has been postponed to 2015 after the addition of new materials, technologies, and advanced craftsmanship, according to COMAC. "We strive to assure the safety and quality of the aircraft, as well as compliance with international standards, even if it leads to postponement in the schedule," said Jin Zhuanglong, COMAC chairman. R&D for the big aircraft is a protracted, 10-year-long process, but is proceeding in an orderly fashion, according to COMAC. The corporation, however, is confident that the prototype aircraft will be assembled in 2014, when a general system test and airworthiness certification will be carried out simultaneously.

C-929 also under development ：

Comac C-929 information leaking on the net:



Spec:
机长：53.5 m in length
机高：13.5 m in height
翼展：55.6m in wingspan
巡航：950km/小时 in cruise speed
座级：300-350座 in seating capacity
起飞总重：220吨 take off weight in tons
航程：9500km Flight range
寿命：3万飞行小时 Service life (before overhaul) : 30K flight hours
发动机：采用2台国产发动机，推力310千牛 Engine: 2 Chinese 310 kn engines

Credit: comac.me.   中国突破大飞机关键技术 正研制更新型客机_网易航空