China's first homegrown regional jet, the ARJ21-700, has entered final stage of pre-flight preparation and is planned to make its maiden flight before the end of next month, according to Zhang Qingwei, chairman of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC).
The plane entered the test station on August and is carrying out comprehensive ground testing. Two test crew, one for pilot and the other for co-pilot, have also been on duty.
After relevant examination by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (GACAC), the plane will conduct taxiing test, including braking, cornering, acceleration and deceleration, retractable landing gear and more. After that, the plane will make its maiden flight.
By People's Daily Online
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