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China trials upgraded C919 plane
Chinese company "COMAC" announced the testing of an upgraded version of the civilian passenger aircraft C919, which is designed to operate at high altitudes to meet the needs of elevated regions such as the Tibetan Plateau. The company explained that the aircraft, named C919-600 Plateau, successfully completed its first test flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport. It was developed in cooperation with Tibet Airlines to meet performance requirements in high-altitude airports. The length of the aircraft has been reduced from 38.9 to 34 meters, allowing it to accommodate between 138 and 160 passengers. Its range is 3,000 kilometers, enhancing its efficiency for operations at high altitudes and in hot weather conditions. This version of the aircraft responds to the unique network of airports in China, where around 43 airports are located at elevations above 1,524 meters (5,000 feet), including Daqing Yading Airport—the highest airport at an altitude of 4,411 meters (14,472 feet). It is worth noting that the standard version of the aircraft first flew in 2017, received its aviation certification in 2022, entered commercial service in 2023, and conducted high-altitude testing in 2024.
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