Does COMAC C919 have enough potential to penetrate the narrowbody market?
More than a year has passed since China’s new COMAC C919 narrow-body twin jet entered service with China Eastern Airlines. Last month, the airline received its seventh case of this type, with China Southern Airlines pilots undergoing training ahead of the arrival of its own C919s. Although the aircraft has not yet entered commercial service beyond the Asian market, a recent EASA audit yielded positive feedback, which bodes well for potential certification for use in Europe. is. That being said, getting certified is one thing, securing an order from a European airline is another. For the time being, it seems unlikely that many major Western airlines will take on the C919, as there are already attractive and proven narrowbody options such as the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, and most recently the Airbus A220. I will. . Therefore, for C919 to have a reasonable chance of penetrating this difficult market, it is likely that:
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August 9, 2024 What is your favorite aircraft coloring?
Many airlines have standard liveries on their aircraft, but others use special liveries to increase awareness of their brand, events, etc. This can range from a complete head-to-tail design to simply applying a small decal to the aircraft. My favorite aircraft livery is the Airbus A380. I think the blue color scheme of Emirates Expo 2020 is the coolest yet. However, the ANA A380 (pictured at the delivery ceremony) is a close second.
Discussion: Was the A380 plan a mistake for Airbus?
Akbar Al Baker, former CEO of Qatar Airways, once said that the Airbus A380 was the airline’s biggest failure. Airbus canceled the program after it became unprofitable, but recently suggested there was a small chance production would resume someday.
What do you expect from the Boeing 797?
Last week, it was revealed that Boeing plans to build its long-awaited 797 aircraft in Washington. There has been a lot of speculation about what to expect from the proposed New Medium Aircraft (NMA). What do you expect from the plane? Which market is it best suited for? Share your thoughts below.
Have you ever flown in a Soviet-era aircraft?
The summer before Russia invaded Ukraine, I visited the MAKS-2021 air show in Moscow and had the opportunity to see several historic aircraft on the ground, including the supersonic Tupolev Tu-144. However, I have never had the opportunity to actually fly on one of these unique Soviet-era airliners, even though several of them still fly outside of Russia. Tu-204, Ilyushin Il-62, Il-96, Antonov An-124, An-74 and others have been spotted in the skies in recent years. Have you flown on any of these aircraft or their predecessors? Let us know below.
What is the most revolutionary fighter jet of all time?
From the Messerschmitt Me 262 to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the military aviation industry has experienced several innovations when it comes to fighter aircraft. Which of these aircraft is the most innovative? Which has had the biggest impact over the years? Share your thoughts below.
