According to CCTV News, on December 19, the world's first domestically produced large - aircraft C919 flight simulator, which was delivered to an airline company, was officially put into service at the Eastern Airlines R&D Center. This marks a significant milestone in the development of operational support capabilities for domestically produced large aircraft.

This simulator is the most advanced full - flight simulator designed specifically for the C919 aircraft model. It boasts exceptional visual realism and powerful virtual computing capabilities. It allows for highly realistic and multi - faceted flight training, creating a simulated flight environment that closely mirrors real - world flying conditions. The commissioning of this simulator has filled a crucial gap in training equipment for the C919 aircraft model within airline companies. It provides vital support for upgrading Eastern Airlines' flight training system and further strengthens the safety foundation for the commercial operation of domestically produced large aircraft.

As the global launch customer for the C919, Eastern Airlines received its first C919 passenger aircraft in December 2022 and completed its first commercial flight in May 2023. Since then, the airline has accumulated over 40,000 safe flight hours, transported more than 2.45 million passengers, trained over 160 pilots (including 70 instructor captains), and completed over 10,000 hours of flight training.

At the commissioning ceremony, the Eastern Airlines R&D Center signed a technological innovation cooperation agreement with COMAC Customer Service Corporation. The two parties will deepen their cooperation in areas such as C919 operational support, talent development, and technological innovation. This aims to promote the collaborative development of training equipment and operations for domestically produced large aircraft, ensuring coordinated progress in this sector.