China's C919 performs first successful long-distance test flight

China's first medium-sized airliner, COMAC C919, Friday carried out its first successful long-distance test flight between the cities of Shanghai and Xian.

1st Large Chinese-made Passenger Jet C919 Takes Flight, Seeks to Rival Boeing & Airbus

The Chinese COMAC C919 airplane, which seeks to challenge the market dominance of the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, has made its maiden flight.