Exclusive | China’s C919 faces ‘final exam’ as EU pilots stay in Shanghai ‘permanently’: sources

China's domestically-developed C919 aircraft undergoes critical certification testing with European pilots conducting extended evaluations in Shanghai. Beyond flight demonstrations, the approval process involves rigorous technical analysis, regulatory documentation, and compliance verification. Industry sources indicate geopolitical factors influence the timeline alongside conventional aviation standards, as international certification remains pivotal for the aircraft's global market competitiveness and commercial viability.