Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft maiden flight test on 29 July 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA     Images : Wang Jiliang


On 29 July 2026, the first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft conducted its maiden flight test at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, flying for 1 hour and 59 minutes and completing all scheduled test flight maneuvers. This marks a significant step forward in the C919 series development. Based on the basic model, the C919 high-altitude prototype incorporates targeted designs such as a shortened fuselage and improved system functions to meet the requirements of high-altitude operations.


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The first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft maiden flight test on 29 July 2026

 Report by : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA     Images : Wang Jiliang On 29 July 2026, the first C919 high-altitude prototype aircraft conduc...