China's C929 widebody airliner could arrive early in development plan

Feb 2, 2026 China China Aerospace
China's C929 widebody airliner could arrive early in development plan

China’s domestically produced widebody jet, the C929, is progressing swiftly under an accelerated development plan, involving close collaboration with regulator

China's C929 Airliner Makes Progress

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is advancing the C929 widebody jet project with an expedited timeline. This indigenous aircraft aims to compete with Boeing's 787 and Airbus's A350, featuring enhanced design and testing phases. Early collaboration with regulators has facilitated progress, including preliminary wind tunnel tests.

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