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Comac C919 high-altitude variant successfully completes maiden test flight
The specialized high-altitude version of the Comac C919 narrowbody has successfully flown its first test mission out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Officially designated the C919-600, the aircraft logged nearly two hours in the air to evaluate scheduled testing parameters. Xizang Airlines will debut the 140-seat jet, having ordered forty airframes to support operations in mountainous regions. For pilots tracking global aviation trends, China's aggressive push to diversify its domestic airliner portfolio signals a shifting landscape in future commercial fleet operations.