Foreign media: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is accelerating the airworthiness certification testing for China's C919 aircraft, with its technicians and pilots having been stationed in Shanghai for an extended period to conduct continuous inspections and flight tests. This marks the third phase of a four-stage certification process, regarded as the "final exam," followed by further steps including data analysis, document review, and technical validation.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China is coordinating with airlines and experienced pilots to support the certification process. China Eastern Airlines has already provided EASA with maintenance data and A/B inspection records of the C919.
Although technical progress has been smooth, sources indicate that final approval still involves political considerations. Since the C919 was delivered to China Eastern Airlines in 2023, it has accumulated operational data. Success in this certification could break the market monopoly previously held by Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862370166160650/
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