The COMAC C919 is now in limited use in China. It received its CAAC-type certificate in September 2022 and has been operational in China Eastern Airlines since May 2023. But so far, the jet lacks American FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifications, meaning it is unable to in most international markets. While a recent EASA audit’s favorable feedback spurred discussion that the COMAC’s certification may be getting closer, other reports suggest it is still some time away.