Hi, to be fair the Comac 919 looks cool. It just looks like a mix of the A220, A320, A350 and 787 combined. You can definitely tell the engines are western by the sound. (LEAP 1C). Keep up the work Josh
I just flew in the brand new #1 C919 between Shanghai and Chengdu on 11/22 and 11/28. I found it very similar to AB A320neo. Much quiter than Boeing 737-800 and sleeker roomier. More legroom for me at 5'10". Bathroom definitely feel roomier than that on a B737. Headrest and tray table both are comfortable and nicely design. The service and meal on China Eastern is very much like those on an international flight. ❤❤❤
I don’t think that we will see this aircraft within the EU or US airlines at least soon, but it will be successful in Asia, Africa and probably Latin America
Can't trust anything that is" Made in China". Most of them are ripoffs and of low quality that hardly lasts. Only good thing is that it is comparitively cheap.
I think probably not out of asia in next ten years. Because it takes time to ramp up production and fulfill the more than a thousand domestic order. It needs probably around 10 years.
@@thomasecosseMost nations don't care. And the South-east Asia region is the largest growing market in the world. In addition to that, every 919 they sell is a lost sale for Boeing and Airbus.
It's truly inspiring to witness the remarkable achievements of our neighboring country (I'm from Bangladesh). From constructing an entire Space Station to now setting sights on advancing the Airplane industry, their progress is truly commendable. What an incredible journey!
@@Chopper153 well not maybe connected but so close to be connecting borders. I know the fact that borderline countries are mentioned as neighbours but as Bangladesh has a very close and good relationship with china, I mentioned us as neighbours. Hope you get my point
I know a country whose space shuttles explode on lift off and who have no high speed rail systems whose latest model airplane has had several documented malfunctions
Regarding the point on whether one would fly on a China-manufactured plane: The fact is many Airbus A320 that we are flying (at least here in Asia) ARE manufactured in Airbus Tianjin, since 2008.
Looks good to me. Not sure why one would be worried about travelling on a Chinese aircraft - a significant percentage of the electrical goods etc. are made in China and work absolutely fine. One may disapprove of their political system but one has to admire their enterprise. And Airbus/Boeing need some effective competition. Great video Josh - as always.
What is wrong with their political system? They are miles ahead of England and USA. England is broke, and USA owes over $33 Trillion.Soon China will lead in most all fields, so i think their system is ok. Oh, you believe if i say something negative about the government they will shoot me. Keep believing that BS, as China continues to advance.
Chiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难 2
If the plane's performance proves that it is very reliable, cheap to maintain etc. then It will probably succeed in the Chinese market. After that it will probably slowly crop into other markets like Central Asia, Africa and South America. The Western Market will probably be the last one to see this plane as AirBus and Boeing will try and protect the Western Market.
Nice video, Josh! Just like is the case with electronics, it is not possible to have an aircraft with all parts manufactured by the same design organization, or by factories within the same country. This happened in the past, specifically with Soviet-built aircraft but it does not happen anymore. Just check out the 787, it has bits manufactured in Spain, Japan, U.K, etc. The Sukhoi Superjet has Italian-manufactured engines. The COMAC is Chinese-designed and certified (initially). That is all that matters. Having components manufactured in other parts of the world does not make it a "foreign" aircraft. Aviation Safety is something the Chinese take very seriously and statistically, they have one of the safest airspaces in the world. When aviation accidents happen, it may not necessarily be a fault with the equipment. It could be caused by several other organizational and/or human factors. Would I fly the COMAC? Definitely yes!
Because of West pro-sanction practices, China will go the same route as its high speed train technology, reaching 90%+ of domestic components content, esp. the critical parts.
@@mingouczjcz3800 I don't think that will be the case for aircraft manufacturing. However, even if that is the case, many countries already recognize China's airworthiness codes which means that China has a reputable Civil Aviation industry so even if 90% of the components are domestically manufactured, the aircraft will be easily marketed abroad.
@@michaelpanzarella7490 Thanks. Michael. Outsourcing also permits organizations to concentrate on what they do best, enabling them to operate efficiently.
@@sebinamuwangaChiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
Off topic, but I really wish China and the US would open up their skies to each other's carriers again without restrictions. I have flown China Eastern out of ORD before and was pleasantly surprised how good their business class product was with a price that couldn't be beat.
As a Chinese national studying in Singapore, I feel proud that you enjoyed our aircraft! Hope you enjoyed your trip in China! Do you know today China Eastern just received their third C919 (B-919D)?
@@PSRTGENERAL how many flying hours does it has loaded with cargo and passengers, where are the operational logs that proves it's a better plane than the A320?????? I have 42 years of aeronautics knowledge, I can't be fooled that easy. 1980-2002 USAF
Slow and steady to maintain quality unlike Boeing with many issues due to production... Here not bokted... there not bolted... Hammer left in the wings and under the floor board.
So great! Don't know how but it actually looks better than Airbus and Boeing aircrafts! As you said the design is very sleek and the interior is great too 😊 I'd love to fly in one of these
Seems really interesting, don't really fly a lot but I like flying and the C919 seems pretty spacious I think I would try it if I had the chance to do so
We happily drive cars made in China, along with pretty well everything else, so why not the Comac? The seat pitch in economy would put some airlines premium economy to shame. I would definitely give it a go!
The made in China EVs are selling well in many European countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey and Russia Green technology EVs, and solar panels the Chinese government is encouraging its citizens to reduce carbon emissions.
Love watching your videos and I always learn something new each time. My goal has always been to travel and I am slowly getting there! This plane looked really nice. I think the leg room in economy looked pretty bad though. Food looked great!
Hi Josh, I am a 13 year old avgeek from Australia your videos ignited my passion for aviation and collecting of aviation artefacts I would love that safety card, thanks kobi
Definitely neat to see a new airliner take to the skies and will be cool to see how it will be fully implemented and also how it performs once China develops its own engines for it Would be neat to be able to fly on it for sure.
As a Brazilian who works in Aviation where we have Embraer, the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, I think the Chinese should be proud of this achievement. If we were in a normal geopolitical environment they wouldn't need to worry about their own engines or avionics, but knowing that the US and the EU can retaliate, sanction in addition to blocking the approval of the aircraft by the FAA and EASA (even to protect Boeing and Airbus) I think they have strong reasons to worry.
do you think, that there are threats in the future, that staged accidental accidents, fatal crashes are triggered by the worlds largest secret service?? They will blame it to bad construction, in order to get a trillion dollar market without competitors.
Can’t wait to try the plane out..as my country did buy a few of them.Really love what you did..letting us know which aviation company can or don’t take;)
Really Nice experience, it can be the game changer in an aviation story. In Indonesia itself Trans nusa already have 2 of Comac ARJ 21 and it will be more in order.
The comac c919 is not a totally China made aircraft. It's a multi lateral product. It's parts come from multiple western aviation industry. I reckon improvement only come by competition. Good work COMAC.
All commercial aircraft, from Boeing to Airbus , are made of parts from various suppliers because of the economics of scale and the need to satisfy the IATA requirements . It is also not economically viable for a single company making all the parts by itself. The competition is in design and specifications. Only military planes are made totally from scratch by local companies because the cost is not important and they don't need to meet the IATA specifications.
COMAC are airframers and depend on other companies for providing services to the plane they assemble. Just like a main contractor building a building. The main contract deoend on sub contractor to built the aircon, electricity, plumbing, Internet and etc to complete the building. Comac as the main contractor need foreign company for the landing geaes, the engine, plumbing, avionics, comunication, lavatory, catering, audio visual, seats and etc
"The comac c919 is not a totally China made aircraft." Are you not aware that neither are the Boeing and Airbus planes we see at airports around the world? They too have components, systems and sub-assemblies made by other countries.
I do think it is pretty awesome that China is joining the aircraft manufacturing business. So hopefully we are gonna see a bit more verity at airports like back in the 90s and 80s.
Even the Chinese know that 80% of the parts are made/designed in US and EU. China's commercial aviation is simply too nascent to have a proper industry to support a radical design of their own. This blogger probably knows that and is having a laugh.
Chinese has this saying ”路是人走出来的！”（Literally, Roads / pathways are made by human walking!”. The more US & West tries to obstruct China’s growth & developments in technology, the more they strive to achieve for its self sufficiency and survival.
Fascinating aircraft. You are correct about China, infrastructure is very modern and new with regard to airports. I too flew Business on China Eastern. Great vid and good memories for me of the friendliness of the Chinese people which I again saw through this video. Enjoyed this video and amazing to see the first C919. The Chinese guy beside you in Business made me laugh as he sampled his meal. His face was gold!
This is really exciting! It's a beautiful plane and I was surprised by how quiet it seemed compared to Boeing and Airbus planes. Competition is always great to have :)
@@camerontuck108 Chiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难 s tu pid
I love all the enthusiasm! Ever since the Y-10 (superannuated airplane geeks like myself will know about that one), I have been interested in Chinese aviation. I look forward to flying this very plane - albeit with a 1:400-scale model.
Hi Josh, I like your channel and I am a pilot myself. You show me things even I haven't seen yet. I see so many different airlines all over the world, but just on the outside. Great channel, keep up your work and I hope to have you one day on one of my flights Got you subscribed since a long time. I would like to have your safety card. :)
Chiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难 4
Uttery awesome. The C919 is very airbus like (even the cockpit) however it also has some of its own flair. Definitely one to check out if i go to china
As a Chinese, I appreciate your fair and encouraging comments. Indeed it has many western parts, but at least it is a good start. Also glad that you enjoyed it🎉
Amazing video Josh always impressed by the effort you put into your videos I know it is a very low chance I’ll get the safety card but it’s ok keep up the good work my friend ❤
I'm keen to fly on this beautiful plane! I may get the chance as I live in New Zealand which is close to south east Asia, where the COMAC C919 may expand too. Thankyou for the review, Josh!
There are 4000 airplanes in China. We estimate that in 5 years, we can manufacture 150 C919 aircraft per year. So replacing 4000 aircraft in China may take more than 20 years.😂
@@jeffwong1166 Chiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难 1
@@zackk4969 Robot. Is what you said related to what I said? You should fix the program bug now.🤣 Also, let me tell you a common sense. The black box after airplane crash must first be handed over to Boeing. You should ask Boeing why they don't disclose the truth.
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Hey Josh wonderful review as always. I have been really waiting for you to review this comac 919. Glad you finally reviewed this. Thank you. Also, please review firefly airlines.
It actually looks like such a nice plane! I don’t see why they couldn’t expand into western markets but I feel Boeing and airbus would prevent that somehow cause of how cheap it is they would no longer get stand a chance. But does look really good :)
Not entirely made in China. Most of the components are sourced outside of China for the C919. The aircraft contains Honeywell’s electricity system and landing gear, GE’s flight recorder, CFM Leap’s engine. These are US and European components on that airplane.
If you are frequent flyer, you will appreciate the peoples involved in this industry, whatever color, and wherever they are. They are one team to learn the best practices available and put them to service flyers whatever xotlor and wherever they are. Lets not discriminate them and give credit to everyone of them be them from the west or from the east. They are dedicated people who give their best without racial prejudice. All other should emulate their dedicated service to mankind.
I'm glad to see Boeing getting competition. I think they've been falling behind in the airline industry over the last few years. Same for Airbus. I still have reservations about flying on the Comac 919, just like I had with the first Dreamliner. Great review as always Josh. Safe travels.
This is just awesome on every level. China has really hit the milestones these last 30 years. 2nd biggest economy in the world. Launched their own GPS constellation Baidu. The first nation to have a sole space station (without collaborating with other nations) in orbit, the Tiangong. Have their own home grown commerical jet airliner in service. Be the first to land a rover on the dark side of the moon. The second nation to land a rover on Mars. I think I have most of the amazing achievements. I'm so proud of the motherland and I wish it more good fortune!
"The f̶i̶r̶s̶t̶ third nation to have a sole space station (without collaborating with other nations) in orbit, the Tiangong." The first was the former USSR with the Salyut in 1971 and the second being USA's Skylab of 1973. But yes, it currently has the only independent orbital space station. "Be the first to land a rover on the d̶a̶r̶k̶ far side of the moon." The short of it is: the Moon faces the Earth during the two weeks it reflected the sunlight to Earth. As it revolves around the Earth, it also rotates on its own axis. Therefore, the far side faces the Sun while it's unseen from Earth for the next two weeks. "The second nation to land a rover on Mars." Right, and i'll expand on it. The first rover was the USA's Sojourner in 1976 and China did it in 2021 with Tianwen 1. However, China was the first to have done it 3-in-1: ie orbiter, lander and rover all in one go rather than separate missions. For further information, the former USSR conducted the first successful Mars Landing, in 1971, but the lander (without rover onboard) failed after less than 2 minutes. You're welcome!
@@franciscomurillorojas1533 I think this is an acceptable fact. And to be honest I prefer COMAC to make planes in this way. I don't see any need to build every part of the plane all by china itself. The plane already costs lower than BOEING and Airbus even if it uses USA and France avonics/engines, etc. just like if you open a resturant, you will not grow your own vegetable and meat .
PAL (philippine airlines) has placed an initial order for 28 of these C919 aircraft. They are on such a back order that they were not given any date to expect delivery. I can tell you from experience this plane will be a massive success at only US$19 million. That’s about 1/5 of the price of a good used 737.
Love your videos and adventures Josh. Thank you so much for sharing the world with us. I would love to be in consideration for the C919 safety card. My dad’s about to have surgery . He was a Cessna pilot long ago.. I’d love to give him the safety card as a get well gift.
Well since Boeing and airbus are not producing fast enough this seems like really good competition. I think we’ll all be surprised how fast we see this in western markets. Either way good to see another player
I've never really given china thought as a travel destination (dunno why) but might do a trip next year. If I do I'll definitely try get on board the comac 919 : )
@@A1steaksorry just want to make sure…sarcasm? Or serious? I’m only saying that as I don’t know how quality of life and standard of living in china is, genuinely. Don’t take it the wrong way.
@@thenighttale-g8x Chiina is a country full of liies, they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022! Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难 2
@@thenighttale-g8x The fact is Chiina has zero 000000000000000000 jet engine for commercial airplane today CJ-1000A has Not tested yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@zackk4969 wow, china will use local jet engine, this words hurt you so much huh? How long you've been hurt by china's progress bro? poor kid, you gotta learn to live with it
I also just flew it a few weeks ago but the 2nd C919. The experience was even a bit better than A320 and B737. I got the Dian sum breakfast choice and it tastes good.
Been flying since 1965. Including on the "Comet" and my all time favourite the VC10. One of these as a British Caledonian airliner then Air Malawi as its premier aircraft, just the one. If not the last airline flying the type then very close. I would like the Comac 919 Safety card too to go with my BOAC Junior logbook from the 60s. Video shared.
I would have no problem flying the Comac 919. In fact, I would feel safer on it then the B737 Max. And having flown China Eastern in the past their service truly is excellent.
...and the C939 is also on the planing pipeline. That's in the class of the 777X and the A350-1000. Capacity wise, C929 is equivalent to 787/A330 and C919 to 737/A320.
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Hi, to be fair the Comac 919 looks cool. It just looks like a mix of the A220, A320, A350 and 787 combined. You can definitely tell the engines are western by the sound. (LEAP 1C).
Keep up the work Josh
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@@CranehawkPilot Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Made in China 🇨🇳 that’s all I need to know
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I just flew in the brand new #1 C919 between Shanghai and Chengdu on 11/22 and 11/28. I found it very similar to AB A320neo. Much quiter than Boeing 737-800 and sleeker roomier. More legroom for me at 5'10". Bathroom definitely feel roomier than that on a B737. Headrest and tray table both are comfortable and nicely design. The service and meal on China Eastern is very much like those on an international flight. ❤❤❤
Engines are made in USA~France and also avionic computers by Honeywell so at the end the main components are not made in China.
Slowly but surely, China will get there. The CSS is a good example, no America or Russia parts in it. @@franciscomurillorojas1533
@@franciscomurillorojas1533Similar to the practices of Boeing and Airbus.
I like how this channel is not political and just shows his love for airplanes. Kudos to you sir :)
I don’t think that we will see this aircraft within the EU or US airlines at least soon, but it will be successful in Asia, Africa and probably Latin America
Maybe South America but for sure cubana aviation could get a hold of these since their fleet is pretty out dated
Can't trust anything that is" Made in China". Most of them are ripoffs and of low quality that hardly lasts. Only good thing is that it is comparitively cheap.
I think Brasil or south america will stick to Embraer
I think probably not out of asia in next ten years. Because it takes time to ramp up production and fulfill the more than a thousand domestic order. It needs probably around 10 years.
Yes you are right
The 919 looks great. The success factor will depend on the availability of spare parts.
Yep. And EASA and FAA certification. Love your videos Magnar!
It would be interesting to see parts becoming available at alibaba 😂 at some point.
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The behaviour of the CCP will impact on sales outside of China.
@@thomasecosseMost nations don't care. And the South-east Asia region is the largest growing market in the world. In addition to that, every 919 they sell is a lost sale for Boeing and Airbus.
I’ve been waiting for this review ever since the C919 had its first flight. You’re one of the people I know I can trust for honest feedback on this
The very first one, what an honor! Awesome flight and thanks for letting us see it. I was wondering about it for a while now, looks pretty sleek
It's truly inspiring to witness the remarkable achievements of our neighboring country (I'm from Bangladesh). From constructing an entire Space Station to now setting sights on advancing the Airplane industry, their progress is truly commendable. What an incredible journey!
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sure if they just steal every blueprints from us europeans and the us then yeah its very nice of them how they can copy it so good lol
Bangladesh doesn't have any borders with China. How are they neighbours?
@@Chopper153 well not maybe connected but so close to be connecting borders. I know the fact that borderline countries are mentioned as neighbours but as Bangladesh has a very close and good relationship with china, I mentioned us as neighbours. Hope you get my point
I know a country whose space shuttles explode on lift off and who have no high speed rail systems whose latest model airplane has had several documented malfunctions
So, is it still Chinese propaganda if they’re not hiding their faults
Regarding the point on whether one would fly on a China-manufactured plane: The fact is many Airbus A320 that we are flying (at least here in Asia) ARE manufactured in Airbus Tianjin, since 2008.
MD80 aircraft and airbus aircraft (320) flying in the "west" were manufactured in China
The A320s built in China are designed by an EASA-approved organization. The location of the final assembly plant is immaterial.
All airplanes flying in the world contain China made parts, what matters is contain a lot or not that a lot.
Taiwan isn’t apart of China to start. Two different technologies
@@TheUnknownWaypointsaid the ignorant and brain washed human being. Thanks to the MSM.
Looks good to me. Not sure why one would be worried about travelling on a Chinese aircraft - a significant percentage of the electrical goods etc. are made in China and work absolutely fine. One may disapprove of their political system but one has to admire their enterprise. And Airbus/Boeing need some effective competition. Great video Josh - as always.
What is wrong with their political system? They are miles ahead of England and USA. England is broke, and USA owes over $33 Trillion.Soon China will lead in most all fields, so i think their system is ok. Oh, you believe if i say something negative about the government they will shoot me. Keep believing that BS, as China continues to advance.
Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
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@@zackk4969 And that crashed plane was a Boeing 737, sorry to shame your American father.
That one was a Boeing homie. @@zackk4969
If the plane's performance proves that it is very reliable, cheap to maintain etc. then It will probably succeed in the Chinese market.
After that it will probably slowly crop into other markets like Central Asia, Africa and South America.
The Western Market will probably be the last one to see this plane as AirBus and Boeing will try and protect the Western Market.
Do you think Boeing will survive? It's already in need of government support!
Who cares about Chiina market anyway?
They are poor now.
@@zackk4969.. obviously you haven't been in China recently!!
@@zackk4969 AirBus and Boeing have factory in China
reliability is tested. cheap to maintain? I doubt it. After all, it is just version 1.0. It is too soon for it to challenge airbus and boeing.
I hope that in the future we'll see more of Chinese planes. Competition is good, especialy for us passangers.
Not true! You want safe planes. Not some half ass plane that is a copy of airbus or boeing
Not true, may be for you only. Who cares anyway. Lol@alexanderh.999
@@alexanderh.999 then you should choose Boeing Max plane.
@@shencheanglow3726 I don't want max either
You may not have a choice seeing how dangerous the Boeing planes are nowadays.
Nice video, Josh! Just like is the case with electronics, it is not possible to have an aircraft with all parts manufactured by the same design organization, or by factories within the same country. This happened in the past, specifically with Soviet-built aircraft but it does not happen anymore. Just check out the 787, it has bits manufactured in Spain, Japan, U.K, etc. The Sukhoi Superjet has Italian-manufactured engines.
The COMAC is Chinese-designed and certified (initially). That is all that matters. Having components manufactured in other parts of the world does not make it a "foreign" aircraft. Aviation Safety is something the Chinese take very seriously and statistically, they have one of the safest airspaces in the world.
When aviation accidents happen, it may not necessarily be a fault with the equipment. It could be caused by several other organizational and/or human factors.
Would I fly the COMAC? Definitely yes!
Because of West pro-sanction practices, China will go the same route as its high speed train technology, reaching 90%+ of domestic components content, esp. the critical parts.
@@mingouczjcz3800 I don't think that will be the case for aircraft manufacturing. However, even if that is the case, many countries already recognize China's airworthiness codes which means that China has a reputable Civil Aviation industry so even if 90% of the components are domestically manufactured, the aircraft will be easily marketed abroad.
in the case of Airbus and Boeing that is done on purpose to sell planes to those countries.
@@michaelpanzarella7490 Thanks. Michael. Outsourcing also permits organizations to concentrate on what they do best, enabling them to operate efficiently.
@@sebinamuwangaChiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
Off topic, but I really wish China and the US would open up their skies to each other's carriers again without restrictions. I have flown China Eastern out of ORD before and was pleasantly surprised how good their business class product was with a price that couldn't be beat.
As a Chinese national studying in Singapore, I feel proud that you enjoyed our aircraft! Hope you enjoyed your trip in China! Do you know today China Eastern just received their third C919 (B-919D)?
If quality is achieved, it will be successful.
@@Zerep-USAF316 it is good quality, its a better version of the a320
@@PSRTGENERAL how many flying hours does it has loaded with cargo and passengers, where are the operational logs that proves it's a better plane than the A320?????? I have 42 years of aeronautics knowledge, I can't be fooled that easy. 1980-2002 USAF
@@PSRTGENERAL Is it better than the Wright Brothers one?
@@PSRTGENERAL needs to be put work to prove that claim!!!
Great video and nice to see you experience the C919! Hope they can get their production rate up, that’s probably the major bottleneck at the moment.
Yes, it takes a while to develop anything..... aviation takes even longer.
Slow and steady to maintain quality unlike Boeing with many issues due to production... Here not bokted... there not bolted... Hammer left in the wings and under the floor board.
So great! Don't know how but it actually looks better than Airbus and Boeing aircrafts! As you said the design is very sleek and the interior is great too 😊 I'd love to fly in one of these
Seems really interesting, don't really fly a lot but I like flying and the C919 seems pretty spacious I think I would try it if I had the chance to do so
We happily drive cars made in China, along with pretty well everything else, so why not the Comac? The seat pitch in economy would put some airlines premium economy to shame. I would definitely give it a go!
Speak for yourself.
@@joshthalheimerthey did? What’s your problem?
Nobody wants to drive a Chinese car .
@@axelscharf2415 i do
The made in China EVs are selling well in many European countries, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey and Russia
Green technology EVs, and solar panels the Chinese government is encouraging its citizens to reduce carbon emissions.
Love watching your videos and I always learn something new each time. My goal has always been to travel and I am slowly getting there! This plane looked really nice. I think the leg room in economy looked pretty bad though. Food looked great!
Hi Josh, I am a 13 year old avgeek from Australia your videos ignited my passion for aviation and collecting of aviation artefacts I would love that safety card, thanks kobi
Awesome review! Fascinating to see a new perspective on aeroplane production!
China has wonderful transportation, also in the (relatively) smaller cities. I think they will introduce innovations in the future 😊
Great review Josh! I collected a few safety cards from my flights over the years and that would 100% be the rarest one in the collection!
Josh i would definitely fly on the Comac 919 to add to the many aircraft types I’ve flown on in the past 40 years 😃👍
This is really excited! Thank you for sharing a different perspective :)
Hey Josh you should try the Comac ARJ-21, one of Indonesia airlines called Transnusa operate it daily
Yeah and it fly to Malaysia... Even Malaysia Sarawak planning to buy ARJ21 for their domestic travel.
Definitely neat to see a new airliner take to the skies and will be cool to see how it will be fully implemented and also how it performs once China develops its own engines for it
Would be neat to be able to fly on it for sure.
As a Brazilian who works in Aviation where we have Embraer, the third largest aircraft manufacturer in the world, I think the Chinese should be proud of this achievement. If we were in a normal geopolitical environment they wouldn't need to worry about their own engines or avionics, but knowing that the US and the EU can retaliate, sanction in addition to blocking the approval of the aircraft by the FAA and EASA (even to protect Boeing and Airbus) I think they have strong reasons to worry.
do you think, that there are threats in the future, that staged accidental accidents, fatal crashes are triggered by the worlds largest secret service?? They will blame it to bad construction, in order to get a trillion dollar market without competitors.
Man, you have such a nice vibe and energy. Well done. I like your reviews. The good and the bad, so honest and elegant. 🎉
Can’t wait to try the plane out..as my country did buy a few of them.Really love what you did..letting us know which aviation company can or don’t take;)
Are you from Brunei?
Awesome video as usual! Probably would fly a Chinese airplane without much worry. As you said, they have been tested and tested. Best wishes!
Really Nice experience, it can be the game changer in an aviation story. In Indonesia itself Trans nusa already have 2 of Comac ARJ 21 and it will be more in order.
Great video! Keep up the good work!
Josh, you've just taken the loo review to the next level.... how did it taste? 😂😂😂
I tasted like butt haha...
😅😅😅
Haha😂😂😂 Lol
Wash it down with a glass of champagne, Josh. The butt taste will disappear 😅
😂🤣😂😂😊
The comac c919 is not a totally China made aircraft. It's a multi lateral product. It's parts come from multiple western aviation industry. I reckon improvement only come by competition. Good work COMAC.
That's said in the video if you watched it.
All commercial aircraft, from Boeing to Airbus , are made of parts from various suppliers because of the economics of scale and the need to satisfy the IATA requirements . It is also not economically viable for a single company making all the parts by itself. The competition is in design and specifications. Only military planes are made totally from scratch by local companies because the cost is not important and they don't need to meet the IATA specifications.
Yess, the airplan turbine from USD, and used by airfoce...
COMAC are airframers and depend on other companies for providing services to the plane they assemble. Just like a main contractor building a building. The main contract deoend on sub contractor to built the aircon, electricity, plumbing, Internet and etc to complete the building. Comac as the main contractor need foreign company for the landing geaes, the engine, plumbing, avionics, comunication, lavatory, catering, audio visual, seats and etc
"The comac c919 is not a totally China made aircraft."
Are you not aware that neither are the Boeing and Airbus planes we see at airports around the world? They too have components, systems and sub-assemblies made by other countries.
+1 for the safety card! Josh Cahill showing again how its done! Great video as always
Hey Josh I really like your honest reviews and how you go to countries that not many people would go to keep it up.
Everyone wants to go to China. What are you talking about
30 million yearly foreign visitors go to china
Fantastic review Josh. Glad you met a fan too. Would love a shot at the safety card :)
I do think it is pretty awesome that China is joining the aircraft manufacturing business. So hopefully we are gonna see a bit more verity at airports like back in the 90s and 80s.
Even the Chinese know that 80% of the parts are made/designed in US and EU. China's commercial aviation is simply too nascent to have a proper industry to support a radical design of their own. This blogger probably knows that and is having a laugh.
Chinese has this saying ”路是人走出来的！”（Literally, Roads / pathways are made by human walking!”. The more US & West tries to obstruct China’s growth & developments in technology, the more they strive to achieve for its self sufficiency and survival.
You should try Transnusa airlines from Indonesia. They have fights from Jakarta to KL using a Comac plane.
Great job covering the Comac. You’re the best vlogger.
Fascinating aircraft. You are correct about China, infrastructure is very modern and new with regard to airports. I too flew Business on China Eastern. Great vid and good memories for me of the friendliness of the Chinese people which I again saw through this video. Enjoyed this video and amazing to see the first C919. The Chinese guy beside you in Business made me laugh as he sampled his meal. His face was gold!
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Good video. I use to be a pilot in China and was in Shanghai last week. Surprised how quiet Shanghai Pudong airport was...
This is really exciting! It's a beautiful plane and I was surprised by how quiet it seemed compared to Boeing and Airbus planes. Competition is always great to have :)
it sounded way loud than any airbus i have flew and not quiet at all maybe you were flying in dated Airbus , i cant vouch for Boeing
@@TheFiretiger20He didn't say quieter.
It's powered by French Leap turbofans.
@@TheFiretiger20 Boeing planes are stupid loud, the quietest plane I’ve flown on is an Airbus A330 neo. Love those
@@camerontuck108 Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
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I’m happy to know you are out there Josh watching out for us customers!!! Bravo
Design wise, I see the C919 being the Small Mans B787, it really does look alike and is very small in comparison. It looks amazing
C919 similar to A320 for shared platform.
Its A320 class airliner. Wait some years for C929 widebody.
Boeing has nothing in this niche, only 60 year old 737.
Cool video thanks Josh!
I love all the enthusiasm! Ever since the Y-10 (superannuated airplane geeks like myself will know about that one), I have been interested in Chinese aviation. I look forward to flying this very plane - albeit with a 1:400-scale model.
That’s definitely something new, C919! Good job!
Hi Josh, I like your channel and I am a pilot myself. You show me things even I haven't seen yet. I see so many different airlines all over the world, but just on the outside. Great channel, keep up your work and I hope to have you one day on one of my flights Got you subscribed since a long time. I would like to have your safety card. :)
Great video , thanks for sharing this with us!
8:18 I love these non-stop Dan references about him only flying business. Defineteley a laugh for me
Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
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@@zackk4969i feel sorry for you
@@odzergaming Why did you come to a US website every day?!
Feel sorry Now? Too late!
Great work Josh! Just subscribed. Will checkout your past clips and follow on your next episodes. Happy flying!
Many will feel safer to fly C919 than Boeing 737 Max.
Great video,
It was a long wait
Cheers
Uttery awesome. The C919 is very airbus like (even the cockpit) however it also has some of its own flair. Definitely one to check out if i go to china
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As a Chinese, I appreciate your fair and encouraging comments. Indeed it has many western parts, but at least it is a good start. Also glad that you enjoyed it🎉
Too early brother
@@Zerep-USAF316 Early steps matter most right. Airbus A300 did not immediately come into success either
How come you are using YT? Isn't it banned in China?
@@naturelover7979vpn
@@naturelover7979There's VPN, also Macao and Hong Kong internet.
Great video as always Josh! I enjoy reviews like this. 😊❤
Amazing video Josh always impressed by the effort you put into your videos I know it is a very low chance I’ll get the safety card but it’s ok keep up the good work my friend ❤
love your honest reviews. thanks Josh!
Josh , you are amazing , it’s not everyone would go to such levels of depravity just to let us know about the loo 😂 my favourite vid of the year 😂
heyyy! nicee videooo and video’s in general ! you got love the fresh air in the aviation world 😊
I'm keen to fly on this beautiful plane! I may get the chance as I live in New Zealand which is close to south east Asia, where the COMAC C919 may expand too.
Thankyou for the review, Josh!
Looks great, I flew on the Comac ARJ21 trance nusa airline last week it interesting to fly on for me
I like how aviation fans are still flying on it since I saw it on Noel's channel. Very interested to see if it sells outside of China.
There are 4000 airplanes in China. We estimate that in 5 years, we can manufacture 150 C919 aircraft per year. So replacing 4000 aircraft in China may take more than 20 years.😂
@@jeffwong1166 Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
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@@zackk4969
Robot. Is what you said related to what I said? You should fix the program bug now.🤣
Also, let me tell you a common sense. The black box after airplane crash must first be handed over to Boeing. You should ask Boeing why they don't disclose the truth.
@@jeffwong1166 According to passport
Japanese is Not Chiinese
Taiwanese is Not Chiinese
Ukraine is Not Russian, either!
And Youutube is an American website.
You do know it, don't you? Then Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuutuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup
@@jeffwong1166 Why do you come to an American website? Why?
To slap in your won face?!
Hey Josh wonderful review as always. I have been really waiting for you to review this comac 919. Glad you finally reviewed this. Thank you.
Also, please review firefly airlines.
Imagine seeing more Comac planes than Boeing planes one day in the future.
Your videos are awesome! Keep posting!
It actually looks like such a nice plane! I don’t see why they couldn’t expand into western markets but I feel Boeing and airbus would prevent that somehow cause of how cheap it is they would no longer get stand a chance. But does look really good :)
Can't wait to see this aircraft fly in my home country, Indonesia! 😍
Hopefully the Comac will come to Europe, would love to fly it once!
Not entirely made in China. Most of the components are sourced outside of China for the C919. The aircraft contains Honeywell’s electricity system and landing gear, GE’s flight recorder, CFM Leap’s engine. These are US and European components on that airplane.
If you are frequent flyer, you will appreciate the peoples involved in this industry, whatever color, and wherever they are. They are one team to learn the best practices available and put them to service flyers whatever xotlor and wherever they are. Lets not discriminate them and give credit to everyone of them be them from the west or from the east. They are dedicated people who give their best without racial prejudice. All other should emulate their dedicated service to mankind.
I am an aviation guy for last 35years.
I will try to fly on this Lovely bird.
Thanks for sharing and it is lovely to see a competition.
I'm glad to see Boeing getting competition. I think they've been falling behind in the airline industry over the last few years. Same for Airbus. I still have reservations about flying on the Comac 919, just like I had with the first Dreamliner. Great review as always Josh. Safe travels.
Excellent review as always
The Chinese people wore glasses and ate noodles and ice cream when we still lived in caves, so I am no surprised !
This is just awesome on every level. China has really hit the milestones these last 30 years.
2nd biggest economy in the world.
Launched their own GPS constellation Baidu.
The first nation to have a sole space station (without collaborating with other nations) in orbit, the Tiangong.
Have their own home grown commerical jet airliner in service.
Be the first to land a rover on the dark side of the moon.
The second nation to land a rover on Mars.
I think I have most of the amazing achievements.
I'm so proud of the motherland and I wish it more good fortune!
"The f̶i̶r̶s̶t̶ third nation to have a sole space station (without collaborating with other nations) in orbit, the Tiangong."
The first was the former USSR with the Salyut in 1971 and the second being USA's Skylab of 1973. But yes, it currently has the only independent orbital space station.
"Be the first to land a rover on the d̶a̶r̶k̶ far side of the moon."
The short of it is: the Moon faces the Earth during the two weeks it reflected the sunlight to Earth. As it revolves around the Earth, it also rotates on its own axis. Therefore, the far side faces the Sun while it's unseen from Earth for the next two weeks.
"The second nation to land a rover on Mars."
Right, and i'll expand on it. The first rover was the USA's Sojourner in 1976 and China did it in 2021 with Tianwen 1. However, China was the first to have done it 3-in-1: ie orbiter, lander and rover all in one go rather than separate missions.
For further information, the former USSR conducted the first successful Mars Landing, in 1971, but the lander (without rover onboard) failed after less than 2 minutes.
You're welcome!
Nice review. Thanks. I've shared it with my son. He's also a aviation enthusiast and working on a airport (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
谢谢你，让大家看到真实的中国！作为中国人，我很乐意大家来中国体验、游玩，我们中国航空也在不断发展进步，为造福全人类社会而努力进步❤❤🇨🇳
Engines are from USA and France and also the avionic computers so at the end China still depends from Occidental components
@@franciscomurillorojas1533 I think this is an acceptable fact. And to be honest I prefer COMAC to make planes in this way. I don't see any need to build every part of the plane all by china itself. The plane already costs lower than BOEING and Airbus even if it uses USA and France avonics/engines, etc. just like if you open a resturant, you will not grow your own vegetable and meat .
PAL (philippine airlines) has placed an initial order for 28 of these C919 aircraft. They are on such a back order that they were not given any date to expect delivery. I can tell you from experience this plane will be a massive success at only US$19 million. That’s about 1/5 of the price of a good used 737.
Love your videos and adventures Josh. Thank you so much for sharing the world with us. I would love to be in consideration for the C919 safety card. My dad’s about to have surgery . He was a Cessna pilot long ago.. I’d love to give him the safety card as a get well gift.
Well since Boeing and airbus are not producing fast enough this seems like really good competition. I think we’ll all be surprised how fast we see this in western markets. Either way good to see another player
I've never really given china thought as a travel destination (dunno why) but might do a trip next year. If I do I'll definitely try get on board the comac 919 : )
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I think you’ll find China absolutely crushing it. Everyone wants to move to China for its amazing quality of life and standard of living
@@A1steaksorry just want to make sure…sarcasm? Or serious? I’m only saying that as I don’t know how quality of life and standard of living in china is, genuinely. Don’t take it the wrong way.
@@A1steakrest assured I will definitely visit there, and I know it’s a lovely place :) with lots of culture.
@@Hi_its_Kartik China is amazing. It’s the most dynamic, energetic, and modern country in the world. Absolutely where you want to be nowadays
Great video Josh!
Its an interesting aircraft. Im looking forward to seeing what they produce in the future and what improvements they will find.
next year they will use local jet engine. from the company that made jet engine for chinese fighters
@@thenighttale-g8x Chiina is a country full of liies,
they will never let people know the cause of YunNan Crash in 2022!
Eastern Chiina Airline Flight 5735!!! 中国东方航空5735号班机空难
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@@thenighttale-g8x local jet engine, Ha Ha
from WuuHaan wet market!
@@thenighttale-g8x The fact is
Chiina has zero 000000000000000000
jet engine for commercial airplane today
CJ-1000A has Not tested yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@zackk4969 wow, china will use local jet engine, this words hurt you so much huh? How long you've been hurt by china's progress bro? poor kid, you gotta learn to live with it
Thank you for your review of C919, it's quite simple and informative.
I also just flew it a few weeks ago but the 2nd C919. The experience was even a bit better than A320 and B737. I got the Dian sum breakfast choice and it tastes good.
Always fun to experience these aircraft through your lens.
Been flying since 1965. Including on the "Comet" and my all time favourite the VC10. One of these as a British Caledonian airliner then Air Malawi as its premier aircraft, just the one. If not the last airline flying the type then very close.
I would like the Comac 919 Safety card too to go with my BOAC Junior logbook from the 60s. Video shared.
The plane looks amazing. Will definitely go fly in it one day.
Incredible how your passion led you to fly one the modern milestones of civil aviation 🎉🎉🎉😮
Nice review of new Chinese made plane!
Cant be worse than the 737 Max anyways
7:22 Josh, have you reviewed the Airbus A320neo, it does not get any quieter for a single Isle aircraft. They are made in Hamburg, Deutschland!
I would have no problem flying the Comac 919. In fact, I would feel safer on it then the B737 Max. And having flown China Eastern in the past their service truly is excellent.
They should make a wide body plane
They are already making it. C929
@@hoangnguyenminh9594 oh ok thanks
...and the C939 is also on the planing pipeline. That's in the class of the 777X and the A350-1000.
Capacity wise, C929 is equivalent to 787/A330 and C919 to 737/A320.
Greetings from Cape Town. Don’t forget Embraer aircraft from Brazil as well. Nice one Josh.