Tibet Airlines and COMAC plan to cooperate to develop the C919 plateau version of a domestically produced large aircraft suitable for plateau areas

News from this website on December 17, according to China Business News, Tibet Airlines and COMAC signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to carry out all-round strategic cooperation on jointly developing domestically produced large aircraft plateau models.

COMAC has previously stated that it will develop two derivative models, including an extended version and a plateau version. Tibet Airlines is the first plateau airline in China and has accumulated rich experience in plateau operations. The two companies will jointly promote the research and development and optimized operation of domestic large aircraft for plateau models. The basic model of C919 can accommodate 168 passengers and has a range of 4,075 kilometers. According to COMAC’s previous introduction, the two newly launched derivative models will have different performance and characteristics

The C919 shortened version, also known as the plateau type, is an aircraft specially designed for high-altitude airport operations. . It can carry 140 passengers in a two-class layout and has a range of 3,000 kilometers. The fuselage length of this model is approximately 34 meters, which is 3.6 meters shorter than the standard model, but the wings and engines remain the same. COMAC stated that the shortened or plateau version of the C919 "can meet the transportation needs of the western region, is suitable for taking off and landing at airports in plateau areas, and has strong plateau adaptability and economy"

The extended version of the C919 is designed for operations in the mid- to long-range market. It can carry 210 passengers in a two-class layout and has a range of 4,500 kilometers. The aircraft's fuselage length is approximately 45 meters, 7.4 meters longer than the standard model, and its wings and engines have been improved accordingly. COMAC said the C919 extended version "can meet the operational needs between major cities in China and the Asia-Pacific region, and has high transportation efficiency and economy."

COMAC did not disclose the specific development progress and delivery time of C919 derivatives, but stated that “it will gradually develop the aircraft based on market demand and technical conditions.” Promote the development of C919 derivative models."

China Eastern Airlines has received the third C919 large passenger aircraft delivered by COMAC on December 9

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