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China's C919 Moves Closer to European Certification

4/13/2026

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  • China’s aviation authorities back the European certification of the C919 to compete with Boeing and Airbus.
  • The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requires additional test flights as the certification enters its third phase after tests in November.
  • The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) coordinates with airlines and pilots to support certification.
  • China Eastern Airlines contributed maintenance data from its C919 fleet, which began operations in 2023, to aid certification.