The third prototype of the Comac C919 has conducted its maiden flight from the company’s factory adjacent to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The flight lasted 1hr 38 minutes, and 31 test points were covered, says Comac.

c919 third prototype

Comac

Aircraft 103, which bears registration B-001D will join the other two prototypes in Xian province where it will focus on tests pertaining to flutter, airspeed calibrations, loading, stability, and general performance.

C919 third prototype

Comac

On 18 December, Comac announced that the first prototype, B-001A, had completed ground tests prior to airborne flutter testing.

Source: Cirium Dashboard