C919-600 shortened variant is being developed for operations from airports on the Tibetan Plateau

Carrier says European certification remains an important condition before it considers the Chinese narrowbody

Guillaume Faury says competing against Airbus, Boeing and COMAC would require major investment and involve significant commercial risks

Shortened version of the C919 is being developed for operations at airports on the Tibetan Plateau and other high-altitude regions

IATA warns replacement rates are lagging while Beijing works to strengthen support for its home-grown airliner

Regulatory delays coincide with efforts to boost domestic jet's global prospects amid production challenges

Vietnamese carrier expands use of Chinese-built aircraft after wet-lease operations

European regulator expands presence in Shanghai as COMAC pushes for approval of jet competing with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

Chinese regulator joins design work as manufacturer advances testing and secures avionics partner

Executives cite certification timelines, supply chain exposure and production limits as key constraints