In recent years, the development of China's civil aviation sector can be described as rapid. The successful flight of the large passenger aircraft C919 not only marks a major breakthrough in China's independent manufacturing of large aircraft, but also heralds the advent of a new era in the aviation industry.
Nowadays, we have witnessed a great leap in China's aviation technology with the debut of the C929 and the emergence of the C939, which, as China's self-developed narrow-body airliner, has formally stepped into commercial operation and has successfully stepped out of the country, winning a huge order at the Singapore Airshow. And at the same time, China's large dual-aisle wide-body airliner C929 has also made remarkable progress.
It is reported that the C929's center fuselage section was originally planned to be delivered in 2027, but has now been completed ahead of schedule, demonstrating the strong strength of China's aviation industry.The success of the composite fuselage of the C929 wide-body airliner is not only technologically advanced and comparable with the Airbus 350 and the Boeing 787, but also reflects China's ambitions in the aviation field. This new model will adopt a new type of engine and composite materials, of which more than 50% are high-strength composite structures, greatly enhancing environmental protection and energy saving.
In addition, scaled production will enable the C929 to reach a staggering annual output of 45 aircraft, far exceeding the current C919 production level. Compared to the C919, the C929's most distinctive feature is its wide-body design, with a seating capacity of up to 280 seats in the base model and a range of up to 12,000 kilometers, which is sufficient to meet the needs of all types of global transnational or regional air travelers. This design not only enhances passenger comfort, but also enables China's commercial airliners to fully reach the level of Europe and the United States in terms of technology.
It is worth mentioning that the C929 is innovative in the use of materials. It will use more than 50% carbon fiber composites and 15% titanium alloys, compared to the average percentage of 10%-12% used in the C919. The use of such materials not only reduces the weight of the aircraft and improves flight efficiency, but also demonstrates China's leadership in composite material research and development.
And on the basis of C919 and C929, China's aviation industry has begun to pre-research the more advanced C939 super-large aircraft. This four-engine intercontinental large civil airliner is expected to have a passenger capacity of up to 390 seats, with excellent performance, which will further enhance China's competitiveness in the international aviation market.
As one of the few countries in the world capable of fully independent production of large passenger airplanes, China's aviation industry is remarkable for its ambition and innovation. The development from the C919 to the C939 not only demonstrates China's rapid progress in the field of civil aviation, but also foretells the infinite possibilities of China's aviation industry in the future.
