According to a recent report by Bloomberg News, the C919 single-aisle passenger aircraft independently developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China may make its debut at the international air show held in Singapore from February 20 to 25 and will conduct a flight demonstration. This marks an important step for China's large passenger aircraft to fly out of the country.
Not only that, but the C919's little brother, the 78- to 90-seat regional airliner ARJ21, will also be accompanied by it at the Singapore Airshow. Previously, in December 2023, C919 and ARJ21 also teamed up together and flew to Hong Kong for static displays and air shows.
As a new generation of 150-seat large passenger aircraft independently developed by COMAC, the C919 passenger aircraft has a range of 4075-5555 kilometers. Advanced technologies and new composite materials are used to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and noise, and provide customers with a more comfortable and safe flight experience. The appearance at the Singapore Airshow will be the first time that the C919 will show its presence on the international stage.
As one of the world's three major aerospace exhibitions, the Singapore Airshow was first held in Paya Leba, Singapore in 1981 and has held more than 20 air shows so far, making it one of the world's largest aviation industry events. It brings together aerospace companies, airlines, defense representatives and industry experts from all over the world, and is an international event for the global aerospace industry and an international exchange platform for the aerospace industry.
At this air show, the exhibition organizers originally planned that the C919 passenger aircraft would compete with similar products of the world-renowned aviation brands Boeing and Airbus for the first time, demonstrating the strength and product competitiveness of China's large aircraft.
However, it is a pity that it was a good opportunity for the three ABC companies, which are the representatives of the world's civil airliner manufacturing industry, to meet for the first time, but due to Boeing's recent troubles and scandals, it has canceled its plans to participate in the exhibition in Singapore, and will not show any commercial aircraft.
With the first flight of a large domestic aircraft out of the country, the C919 will become the embodiment of China's strength and influence in the global aviation industry, and promote China's high-end manufacturing industry to a new height.
Soon after, the C919 domestic supporting engine CJ1000 will enter small batch trial production, after the future large-scale mass production, the C919 passenger aircraft is expected to get more orders and recognition in the international aviation market, becoming an important member of the global civil aviation passenger aircraft family.