One of the five ARJ-21-700 test aircraft, B-938L (c/n 105). This regional jet is long delayed; the initial plan was for the aircraft to enter service in 2010.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: AVIC ARJ-21 - КитайChina - 2008

The first flight test COMAC C919 after roll-out. Its maiden flight is planned for the second quarter of 2016.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017

Chief engineer Jiang Liping stated during the unveiling ceremony that the final assembly of the C919 prototype came together more smoothly than the ARJ-21.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017

The fanfare at COMAC’s Shanghai Pudong facility in November 2015 reflected the wider significance of the C919 to China and its aspirations to become a major aerospace player.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017

Upwards-raked wingtips are one of several elements of the C919 that make it visually reminiscent of Western aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017

Close-up of the auxiliary power unit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017

The centre fuselage and wing box are some of the many components in the C919 that are supplied by the Xi'an Aircraft Company.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: COMAC C919 - КитайChina - 2017