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Traveling on a large Chinese-made plane is about to become the norm of our lives!
China Southern Airlines officially announced the booking of 100 C919 large aircraft, and previously, China Eastern Airlines, Air China and other airlines have also booked C919 large aircraft, which also means that Boeing's 220 billion order was canceled by the Chinese market.
I still remember that when I heard the news of the successful test flight of the C919, I was excited, moved, and happy.
Now, C919 is no longer far away, behind the orders placed by many airlines, marking that the production capacity of C919 has been greatly improved.
C919, which was born out of nowhere, has continuously carried out scientific and technological research and continuously improved its production and manufacturing capabilities in a very short period of time.
Since its first flight into the blue sky in 2017, the C919 has come a way that no one knows, and it has an extraordinary story.
1. C919 mass production?
Seven years have passed since the first flight of the C919, and not only the C919, but even other aircraft have a long way to go from the first flight to mass production.
The C919 aircraft needs to obtain relevant certificates, and the C919 will obtain the TC, PC, and AC airworthiness certificates in 2022, which means that the C919 large aircraft has entered the airworthiness stage from the research and development stage.
Aircraft carrying people in the sky, once there is any failure, it will cause unpredictable losses, so for aircraft manufacturing, it is natural to be no more cautious.
Therefore, although the C919 made a successful first flight, it was still continuously adjusted and passed various inspections until it reached the industry flight standards before it could be put into use.
Some people may wonder that since the research and development has been completed, and the aircraft has also met various standards, it is necessary to produce and sell it in a hurry.
While the idea is great, the process of producing an aircraft is much more than that.
The difficulty of producing it is enormous, even when compared to building a car.
Even for a full-fledged Airbus company, deliveries can only reach a few dozen aircraft a month.
The delivery of the C919 was still in its infancy, and only five large aircraft were delivered to China Eastern Airlines last year.
However, we are also continuing to make efforts to increase the production capacity of C919 large aircraft.
According to COMAC, the next annual delivery volume will reach 150 aircraft, which can basically meet the delivery volume of existing orders.
In order to meet the requirements of mass production, a new industrial chain has sprung up in China.
The news on the Weibo of the Aviation Industry Planning Institute indicates that they have won the bid for the C919 large passenger aircraft production conditions capacity building project.
The entry into mass production of large aircraft is not just a process of several add-ons. Even the production site has strict requirements.
For ordinary people, the easiest thing to understand is the problem of the site, after all, an aircraft is already very large, if you assemble multiple aircraft at the same time, the size of the plant can be compared with small and medium-sized airports.
The Aviation Industry Planning Institute is to build a special site for the construction of C919 large aircraft, and after the new site is completed, you can see the spectacular scene of the simultaneous production of multiple large aircraft.
At the same time, the production of large aircraft also requires a variety of supporting facilities, with tens of thousands of related parts, not to mention some important equipment such as aircraft doors and engines.
And with the development of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, large aircraft are also equipped with corresponding technologies, which is also an important direction for us to tackle key scientific and technological problems.
It can be said that the process of mass production of large aircraft has also provided many opportunities for various industries in China and produced a new industrial chain.
In order to seize the opportunity in this new industrial chain, Shanghai has taken action. Not only will a new large aircraft construction site be built in Shanghai, but also a large aircraft industrial park has been laid out.
In this industrial park, all major enterprises will serve the mass production of C919, and at the same time, in the process, obtain good economic benefits.
C919 is walking on the road from 1 to 100, it is like a slowly rising moon, not only illuminating China's aviation market, but also driving thousands of enterprises to emit their own light.
2. Cancel Boeing's 220 billion order?
While the C919 continues to shine, its strong competitor Boeing has attracted the world's attention.
In recent years, Boeing has been in a state of flux, with various problems and minor problems.
In the two previous air crashes, Boeing planes not only had to pay huge compensation, but also had to bear the scrutiny of the world.
Whether the Boeing aircraft itself is a problem with its manufacture, which is why so many problems have arisen around the world, arouses doubts among the people of the world.
As a result, many airlines around the world have canceled orders for Boeing airliners.
Several major Chinese airlines extended olive branches to the C919, which also became the straw that crushed Boeing.
After all, if this order is not given to the C919, then it is almost in Boeing's pocket.
But what Boeing needs to do now is not to take on new orders, but to quickly deal with the previous problems and investigate the company's internal problems.
After all, the problems that have arisen in Boeing have caused people around the world to distrust it, and airlines are afraid to buy it and passengers dare not take it.
If Boeing does not give an account of what it has done and convince the world that its planes are safe enough, not only will there be no new orders, but existing ones will most likely be cancelled.
If Boeing falls, Airbus and COMAC will ruthlessly encroach on Boeing's market, and it can be said that the long-term monopoly of the two companies has been challenged by the dying breath of Boeing and the emergence of COMAC.
Several Chinese airlines have ordered as much as 220 billion yuan, which has been bagged by C919.
After the cancellation of Boeing's 220 billion orders in the Chinese market, the C919 is entering the aircraft manufacturing business with an unstoppable attitude.
3. A number of airlines bought C919
After the official announcement of China Southern Airlines, C919 has achieved the grand slam of four major airlines. Air China and China Southern Airlines both took over 200 C919s. Some other airlines, such as Tibet Airlines, have already signed agreements with COMAC to book C919 aircraft.
Booking C919 aircraft has become the first consideration of airlines when purchasing aircraft. Airlines are not only supporting their own aircraft manufacturers, but also have commercial considerations.
Airlines also have budgets, and price has become a big reason for buying C919.
According to the relevant data of China Eastern Airlines, which was booked first, COMAC gave a very conscientious price.
For major airlines, it is a win-win thing to be able to support their own country's enterprises and get a better price.
Last year, the C919 large aircraft has officially carried passengers, and the first flight from Shanghai to Beijing route. And one after another, aircraft have been put into service.
In terms of aircraft design, the C919 adopts a more convenient design for passengers. The windows are larger, allowing the cabin to be filled with more natural light, while the trunk door is more convenient.
It can be said that even if the C919 is only running on some routes, it has attracted the attention of the people across the country, hoping that they can take the C919 in person and feel the convenience of domestic large aircraft.
The C919 has been in operation for some time, and passengers are applauding it on social media. Not only has the pride and pride of domestic aircraft.
And it also made a comment on its seat comfort, noise level, etc., and it can be said that in these aspects, the C919 has performed very well and won unanimous praise from passengers.
Before being put into operation, the C919 withstood the most stringent inspections, met the highest standards in the industry, and was responsible for passengers and the credibility of domestic large aircraft.
Although the production capacity of the C919 still needs to be improved, airlines and passengers are willing to give the C919 a chance, even if it is later, we are willing to use our own large aircraft, and we are willing to take our own large aircraft.
In recent years, the major airlines may only receive single-digit deliveries per year, but they are well prepared for the arrival of the C919, are already training the relevant crews, and are ready for the relevant fleet adjustments.
For airlines, accepting the delivery of C919 also requires corresponding preparations, such as equipping corresponding equipment maintenance personnel and conducting adaptive training for pilots and cabin crew.
It can be said that the delivery of C919 will also bring a certain passenger flow to airlines, after all, C919 also has a group of loyal fans who are willing to travel exclusively on C919 aircraft.
At present, the order volume of major airlines is not particularly large, and only about 100 aircraft have been booked each. However, the mainland's aviation market is still very broad. Over the next 20 years, about 9000 aircraft will be received.
Only by firmly grasping the technology of building large aircraft in our own hands can we embark on our own road of scientific and technological innovation, and can our country's passengers and crew fly in the blue sky of the motherland with peace of mind.
We also believe that the C919 will increase its production capacity and performance in a short period of time, so as to firmly grasp the huge Chinese market. Let the Chinese people get on their own big planes at their doorstep.
The C919 is not satisfied with the good performance achieved only in China, and in the international market, it has handed over a brilliant answer sheet once it was unveiled. For example, Brunei's Qiji Airlines has booked 5 C919 aircraft. This is also a symbol of C919 going out.
Previously, the narrow-body passenger aircraft market was almost monopolized by Boeing and Airbus, and the emergence of C919 broke the monopoly market of these two companies, and with the mass production and delivery of C919 is imminent, it also means that C919 has really entered the market.
In the near future, the C919 will attract more global customers to buy domestic large aircraft with its excellent market performance. Not only does it give airlines more choices, but it also means that we have a new core technology.
epilogue
The market is cruel, but C919 has withstood the test of the market with its excellent strength, and has carved out its own way in the originally saturated market. The continuous improvement of C919 production capacity will also usher in more customers from all over the world.
C919 has been steadily moving forward at every step along the way, and I believe that in the near future, domestic large aircraft will travel all over the world. Embark on a road of "going to sea" for China's large aircraft.
Resources:
Prof. Kwan Quan2024-05-08——C919 Mass Production Imminent? Boeing's 220 billion order was canceled by China, and all C919 were bought》
Jiemian News2024-04-29——"C919 Aircraft Collects Orders from Four Major Domestic Airlines, and Delivery Work Will Start within the Year"
China News Network2024-02-20——Tibet Airlines, Henan Aviation Investment and COMAC Sign C919 and ARJ21 Aircraft Orders
Luzhong Morning News2024-05-01——"150 billion yuan big order! Air China and China Southern Airlines took action to buy 200 C919s! Domestic large aircraft "rise", Boeing and Airbus are not panicking? 》