Chinese aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China — shortened to Comac — has received the type inspection authorization for its C919 narrowbody aircraft, allowing it to move to the final phase of flight testing and eventual certification, FlightGlobal reports. Comac will promptly begin testing the aircraft, and it hopes to receive an airworthiness certificate to begin deliveries to Chinese airlines by next year. There are six C919 prototypes spread across China, and all will apparently be involved in the…
Transport Canada announced this week it plans to conduct test flights of the 737 MAX prior to its return to service in Canadian skies. According to a report by Reuters, Transport Canada, the Canadian ministry tasked with overseeing all aspects of transportation in the country, will be the first non-U.S.…
