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China Proposes Narrower Runways for C919 Aircraft Operation

2/4/2026

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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) proposed a regulation to let the C919 operate on narrower runways.
The minimum runway width would drop from 45 meters to 30 meters.
The C919 is designed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and seats up to 192 passengers.
The draft proposal is open for public comment for 10 days and aims to boost domestic presence and Southeast Asian market access.

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The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) proposed a regulation to let the C919 operate on narrower runways.
The minimum runway width would drop from 45 meters to 30 meters.
The C919 is designed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and seats up to 192 passengers.
The draft proposal is open for public comment for 10 days and aims to boost domestic presence and Southeast Asian market access.