China’s domestically developed single-aisle C919 passenger jet was certified on Thursday. Photo: VCG

The C919’s prototype made its debut in Shanghai in November 2015. The passenger jet was developed by Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac Inc. China started developing the jet in 2008. Photo: VCG

Structural assembly of the prototype began in 2014. Photo: IC Photo

Powered by a domestically built ACAE CJ-1000A turbofan engine, the C919 can carry 156 to 168 passengers on flights ranging from 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers. Photo: VCG

Researchers at Tianjin University analyze the airflow running through the C919’s cabin via an environment simulation in November 2015. Photo: VCG

The aircraft’s prototype passed a 2.5g limit load static test in November 2016. Photo: VCG

A lighting protection test gets carried out on a C919 prototype in February 2021. Photo: IC Photo

The seventh prototype of the C919 aircraft undergoes a test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on May 21. There have been 815 orders for the aircraft from 28 clients. The aircraft is expected to enter commercial use next year. Photo: IC Photo