First Chinese-built passenger jetliner - Comac C919.

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Chainsaw Rebuild said:

I certainly wouldn't want to fly in it.

Really ?

When so much component parts are made in China,
You have no idea.

R1

[Chuck328]

Potentially, I think it's only a matter of time before Comac or A. N. Other Chinese outfit becomes a serious player. This is a toe in a very deep and unforgiving ocean but it's a start.

I doubt Airbus/Boeing are holding there breath in fear but I bet they are watching, very closely.

[anonymous-user]

If it passes the relevant safety tests then i'd have no problem flying on it.

[bloomen]

djc206 said:

That list price. What airlines actually pay for the airbus and Boeing products is a fraction of list.

Erm, who else buys them at list price then?

[Chuck328]

bloomen said:

Erm, who else buys them at list price then?

Buy one or two, pay list price. Buy 50.....

[djc206]

bloomen said:

Erm, who else buys them at list price then?

BBJ and CJ customers probably don't achieve anywhere the same discounts

[croyde]

Should be flying commercially by next year.

First one delivered to China Eastern airlines.

Pilots have HUDs, do they have this in Boeing/Airbus?

From the pics it looks very close to their faces, not much good with my eyesight

Edited by croyde on Friday 9th December 15:24

[Mabbs9]

Boeing and Airbus I think only have HUDs on the wide bodies. Although they're an option on the 'bus I know for sure.

[CanAm]

CanAm said:

ccording to Wikipedia
COMAC and Irish low-cost airline Ryanair signed an agreement to co-operate on the development of the C919. That fills me with confidence. Standing room only and coin-operated toilets?

I've just seen my post on page 1 of this thread in 2017.
Coins? Remember them?