COMAC C919-600 high-altitude variant spotted ahead of flight tests
Shortened version of the C919 was photographed in a pre-flight preparation area at COMAC’s Shanghai facility, indicating early testing activity
Tibet Airlines
Tibet Airlines will be launch customer for shortened C919 variant
COMAC C919 Plateau will be aimed at operating at high altitudes and carrying between 140 and 160 passengers. Carrier closed order for 40 aircraft in addition to 10 ARJ21
Tibet Airlines and COMAC will work together on the C919 for operation at high-altitude airports
New variant was revealed weeks ago and will be similar in size to the Airbus A319neo. The carrier has an air network from Lhasa Airport, located at almost 3,600 meters above sea level.
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