FLYING HIGH

A third C919 prototype passenger jet completed its maiden flight after landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on December 28, 2018.

After the maiden flight, the prototype will conduct test flights in the northwestern city of Xi’an, focusing on flutter, speed adjustment, load,control and performance.

The first and second C919s made their maiden flights in May and December of 2017,respectively. They are currently conducting test flights from various Chinese airports.

Three more C919 prototypes are being manufactured and expected to complete test flights this year.

With a standard range of 4,075 kilometers,the C919 jet is comparable to the updated Airbus 320 and Boeing’s new generation 737.

The third C919 prototype passenger jet takes off from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai on December 28, 2018.