China Eastern Airlines is nearing a significant milestone as it prepares for the delivery of a new COMAC C919 with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 00051 and registration B-002D. The airline’s growing domestically produced narrowbody fleet continues to capture industry attention as deliveries progress.
Chengdu Airlines is poised to bolster its regional fleet with the imminent delivery of a new COMAC ARJ21-700, a move that signals a renewed commitment to developing homegrown aviation technology in China.
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) is showing strong momentum in 2026, reporting significant profit growth and deepening its reach into global markets, raising industry attention as the global leasing environment continues to evolve.
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of a new COMAC ARJ21, reinforcing its push to strengthen regional connectivity within China through the integration of domestically produced aircraft.
Air Cambodia has announced plans to expand its fleet with Chinese-built COMAC C909 regional jets, signing a memorandum of understanding in China on September 9, 2025. The agreement covers 10 firm orders and provides an option for 10 more, potentially bringing the total acquisition to 20 aircraft.
AirAsia is exploring a potential fleet expansion with the COMAC C919, marking what could become a historic order for the Chinese-built narrowbody aircraft. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, AirAsia’s parent company, revealed during the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong that the group is in active discussions with COMAC to acquire the type. If finalized, this would make AirAsia the first foreign…
China Flying Dragon General Aviation has become the first operator of the COMAC C909 medical rescue aircraft, marking a major milestone in the expansion of China’s domestically developed commercial aviation capabilities. The aircraft was officially delivered in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on September 9, 2025, and is expected to significantly enhance the country’s emergency response infrastructure.
HAECO, one of the leading independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service providers in the Asia-Pacific region, has entered into a significant partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft system component manufacturing and support. The two companies have signed a component maintenance agreement aimed at supporting the COMAC C919 and C929 aircraft programs, marking a key step in…
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of two significant additions to its narrowbody fleet: one Airbus A321neo, serial 12657, and one COMAC C919, serial 00033. The A321neo is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the C919 is equipped with LEAP-1C28 engines, both manufactured by CFM International.
China Eastern Airlines has received another COMAC C919, bearing serial number 00033, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, underscoring its role as the launch customer and leading operator of China’s first domestically developed narrowbody jet. The delivery continues the airline’s incremental fleet expansion with the C919 as it aims to diversify from Western-built aircraft and strengthen national aerospace capabilities.
