The outlet added that the EU regulator’s representatives provided positive feedback about the aircraft. The visit included sessions inside a full-flight simulator of the Chinese-built competitor to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max .
EASA’s representatives also went onboard the C919 to inspect the aircraft, spending hours in the cockpit and cabin.
This was the third and most important stage of EASA’s four-round inspection procedure, where it establishes whether the product conforms to regulatory requirements on everything from the structure to the electrical systems.
While this is a long way from getting the aircraft certified, the ‘positive feedback’ suggests it was a ‘pass’ from EASA. Chinese media is reporting hopes of certification in Europe by 2025, but EASA said earlier this year that the aircraft was ‘too new’ to certify yet.
So far, only the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has certified the C919, with the aircraft being largely reserved for flights within China.
The C919 has appeared outside of China, including demonstration flights in Hong Kong in December 2023 and at the Singapore Airshow in February.
Source: SCMP
