China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) successfully completed the maiden flight of the high-altitude variant of its C919 passenger aircraft on Wednesday (July 29, 2026), marking another key milestone in the expansion of the country’s indigenous commercial aircraft program.
China Eastern Comac C919
Air China’s C919 configuration features a dual-class layout, accommodating 158 passengers with eight business and 150 economy seats.
COMAC C919 is set to make its first commercial flight outside Mainland China, one year after entering service with China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines (MU) has signed a deal with the aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) to buy 100 new C919 Aircraft.
On Sunday, China Eastern Airlines (MU) welcomed its second domestically produced C919 passenger plane in Shanghai, following the aircraft’s first commercial flight on May 28.