China Civil Aviation, AVIC (MA600) & COMAC (ARJ21/C919/C929)

[Deino]

 

[艹艹艹]

Cincinnati, Ohio, December 22, 2016 – This week’s certification of the LEAP-1C engine and its Nexcelle-developed nacelle system marks a key milestone for the Safran/General Electric joint venture in pioneering a new generation of integrated propulsion systems.

The CFM International LEAP-1C will power China’s COMAC C919 jetliner, and includes the first use of Nexcelle’s innovative O-Duct thrust reverser system – which reduces weight, increases thrust reverser efficiency and facilitates engine maintenance.

Certification of the LEAP-1C to CS-E/Part 33 airworthiness standards was signed December 21 in Cologne, Germany by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

“This certification milestone represents the dedication and professionalism of teams in our two parent companies, GE Aviation’s Middle River Aircraft Systems and Safran Nacelles, which have contributed their know-how and excellence in developing the LEAP-1C’s nacelle system,” said Nexcelle President Kenneth Onderko. “It also marks an aviation industry achievement by providing a truly integrated propulsion system, resulting from the close cooperation of Nexcelle as the nacelle system provider and CFM International as the engine manufacturer.”

The LEAP-1C’s composite O-Duct thrust reverser was developed by Safran Nacelles, with its unique one-piece configuration contributing to a reduced overall structural weight. The design also removes the flowpath bifurcation of two-piece D-Duct designs found in traditional thrust reversers, thereby increasing thrust reverser efficiency.

Other advantages are the use of an electrical thrust reverser actuation system (E-TRAS) that drives the O-Duct aftward to its reverse thrust position, replacing heavier hydraulics; as well as the improved engine maintenance resulting from easier access to the LEAP-1C’s engine core and the thrust reverser components.

The twin-engine C919 currently is being readied for its maiden flight in 2017.

ABOUT NEXCELLE (http://www.nexcelle.com)

Nexcelle is creating smart nacelle systems for tomorrow’s world travel. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, the company is a 50/50 joint venture of Safran Nacelles and Middle River Aircraft Systems (MRAS), which are leading suppliers of engine nacelles, thrust reversers and aerostructures. Through Nexcelle’s relationship with CFM International, GE Aviation and Safran, the joint venture brings

 

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Low-speed taxing?

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[Deino]

Congrats !

 

[Deino]

Another one ...

 

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Another pic from engine test

 

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[Deino]

COMAC C919 pt. 02 in final assembly ...

 

[ahojunk]

C919 being prepped for maiden flight
2017-01-05 16:59 | chinadaily.com.cn | Editor: Feng Shuang

A model of the China-made C919 passenger airliner is seen at the 8th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 15, 2010. (Photo/Xinhua)


The C919, China's first self-made passenger jet airliner, has been moved from its assembly base to the test flight center, an indication that the development of the plane has reached a new phase, according to industry sources.

The 168-seat passenger jet, which is being manufactured in Shanghai by the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, or COMAC, has already undergone a series of tests after rolling off the assembly lines in November 2015.

According to Wenhui Daily, COMAC is now making preparations for the plane's maiden flight, which is expected to take place in early 2017.

During the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2016, Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines confirmed that it will become the first company to receive a C919 model. To date, COMAC has received a total of 570 orders for the C919.


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I really look forward to the maiden flight, hopefully very soon.
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[BoQ77]

C919 being prepped for maiden flight
2017-01-05 16:59 | chinadaily.com.cn | Editor: Feng Shuang

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A model of the China-made C919 passenger airliner is seen at the 8th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province, Nov 15, 2010. (Photo/Xinhua)


The C919, China's first self-made passenger jet airliner, has been moved from its assembly base to the test flight center, an indication that the development of the plane has reached a new phase, according to industry sources.

The 168-seat passenger jet, which is being manufactured in Shanghai by the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China, or COMAC, has already undergone a series of tests after rolling off the assembly lines in November 2015.

According to Wenhui Daily, COMAC is now making preparations for the plane's maiden flight, which is expected to take place in early 2017.

During the Zhuhai Air Show in November 2016, Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines confirmed that it will become the first company to receive a C919 model. To date, COMAC has received a total of 570 orders for the C919.


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I really look forward to the maiden flight, hopefully very soon.
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Good news. It would prove its value soon. Lesson learned from ARJ21 should help much

 

[Deino]

Maybe a bit dated, but besides the C919, are there any news concerning the MA.700 ??

Deino

 

[ahojunk]

Now this report says the maiden flight is in Feb, but yet to be confirmed.
It's good news.

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C919 expected to experience maiden flight in early 2017
By Sun Wenyu (People's Daily Online) 19:58, January 06, 2017

China's first homegrown jumbo jet, the C919, is expected to have its maiden flight in the first quarter of 2017, according to Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC), the manufacturer of the aircraft. The C919 was moved to the test flight center on Dec. 25, 2016.

The plane has gone through a series of tests after rolling off the assembly line in November 2015, including a systems integration test, static trials and onboard tests. Now the aircraft is ready for ground tests. An industry source said the plane's maiden flight is scheduled for February. However, the exact date has not yet been confirmed.

By now, the number of orders for the C919 has reached 570. During the Zhuhai Air Show last November, Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines became the first company to receive the C919 model after signing a cooperative framework agreement with COMAC. China's SPDB Financial Leasing and CITIC Financial Leasing have respectively ordered 20 and 36 of the aircraft.


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After the maiden flight, hopefully things will move quickly.
However, a plane is a complicated piece of equipment.
If more time is needed, so be it.
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