China's first homegrown regional jet, the ARJ21-700, has entered the test station from assembly plant, with test pilots making pre-flight preparations, according to People's Daily.
The plane for the maiden flight has three seats: two for the test crew and one for an observer. The third test plane would be equipped with passenger seat.
"Everything is ready after numerous tests. I'm confident of a smooth maiden flight," said Zhang Qingwei, chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC)
The ARJ21 can seat 70 to 110 and has a maximum range of 3,700 kilometers. It is the world's first aircraft designed for China's natural environment and is capable of landing and taking off in the extreme weathers on western China. It will be delivered to the users after the maiden flight.
By People's Daily Online
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