- COMAC has taken another step in the development of the C919 600 a shortened variant of the C919 100STD.
- The first prototype B 002U with manufacturer serial number 00032 conducted taxi tests at Shanghai Pudong in June 2026.
- Six fuselage frames were removed from the standard variant to reduce weight.
- The aircraft accommodates between 138 and 160 passengers.
- Xizang Airlines has 40 units on order first confirmed in 2023.
- Taxi tests took place at Shanghai Pudong in June 2026.
- The type targets operations at high altitude airports.
- Planned first flight is set for 2027.
COMAC has conducted taxi tests with the first C919 600 prototype at Shanghai Pudong. The shortened variant removes six fuselage frames from the standard C919 100STD model. Engineers designed the aircraft for high altitude airport operations with capacity for 138 to 160 passengers.
The prototype registered as B 002U with manufacturer serial number 00032 performed tests in June 2026. First flight is planned for 2027. Xizang Airlines holds an order for 40 units announced in 2023 and will deploy the type on its Tibet network.
The aircraft currently operates alongside A319 100Ns and B737 700s on routes in the region. Development focuses on weight reduction and performance at elevated airports.
The first prototype B 002U with manufacturer serial number 00032 conducted taxi tests at Shanghai Pudong in June 2026. The shortened variant of the C919 100STD prepares for a planned first flight in 2027.
Engineers removed six fuselage frames from the standard variant to reduce weight. The aircraft accommodates between 138 and 160 passengers. Designers created the type for operations at high altitude airports.
Xizang Airlines partners with COMAC on the new type for its Tibet network currently served by A319 100Ns and Boeing 737 700s. The Chinese carrier holds 40 units on order first confirmed in 2023.
COMAC shared “The first prototype conducted taxi tests at Shanghai Pudong in June 2026 ahead of a planned first flight in 2027.”
