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COMAC C919 high-altitude variant completes first test flight

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Chinese operator Xizang Airlines is named as the launch customer for COMAC’s C919 high-altitude variant, with 40 aircraft reportedly on order. The variant has now completed its first test flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a key milestone in its development program.

Discovered 2026-07-29T01:14:32.469209-07:00 | 2026-07-29T01:14:32.469209-07:00

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  • The C919 high-altitude variant’s first test flight is a development milestone for COMAC’s narrowbody expansion beyond the baseline configuration.
  • Identifying Xizang Airlines as the launch customer (40 aircraft on order) ties certification and delivery timelines directly to a defined early operator demand signal.
  • Execution at Shanghai Pudong International anchors program progress to a major test and production ecosystem, affecting downstream planning for deliveries and aircraft outfitting.
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