Most key structures in place as C919 takes shape

摘要

Comac has taken delivery of the tail cone and vertical stabiliser for its first C919 prototype, as the pace of final assembly of the Chinese narrowbody programme picks up. The vertical stabiliser and rudder, manufactured by AVIC SAC Commercial Aircraft, are mostly made of composite material, it says. The tail cone is manufactured by Aerospace HIWING (Zhenji-ang) Special Materials. The section, also largely made of carbon-fibre, will house the aircraft's auxiliary power unit and connect its horizontal stabilisers.