European Regulators Validate Chinese Commercial Airliner, Boosts Foreign Market Prospects

Pilots working for EASA have been conducting test flights of the COMAC C919 in Shanghai as part of the airline’s bid to secure certification by Western regulators. According to The South China Morning Post, the flights are aimed at demonstrating the aircraft’s reliability and safety. EASA executive director Florian Guillermet previously stated that if successful, the C919 would be certified within three to six years. However, whether or not Western airlines will purchase the aircraft remains uncertain.