VietJet Air (Vietnam) has expanded its fleet with the wet lease of two COMAC ARJ21-700 (C909) aircraft from Chengdu Airlines (China). The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 196 and 185, are both powered by General Electric CF34-10A engines and mark a rare instance of a Vietnamese carrier operating Chinese-built commercial jets.
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to become one of the first international airlines to launch commercial operations of the COMAC C909 beginning mid-April 2025, deploying the aircraft on domestic routes within Vietnam. This move marks a significant step for both VietJet and the Chinese-manufactured narrowbody aircraft as it enters international service.
Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos, has recently enhanced its fleet with the delivery of its first C909 aircraft, serial number 10156, leased from COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China). This new addition is powered by CF34-10A engines, known for their reliability and efficiency.
Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos, is poised to enhance its fleet capabilities with the introduction of the C909aircraft. This modern aircraft is scheduled for delivery by the end of March 2025, signaling a major step forward in the airline’s operational expansion.
Air China has strengthened its regional fleet with the delivery of a COMAC C909, marking another step in the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and network growth. The aircraft, bearing serial number 10177, is registered as B-332H and is powered by CF34-10A engines.
VietJet Air, a low-cost carrier based in Vietnam, has announced plans to wet lease two COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft from Chengdu Airlines, a Chinese carrier. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 185 and 196, are powered by CF34-10A engines manufactured by General Electric (GE).
GallopAir, a new airline based in Brunei, has successfully launched its first commercial service, operating a flight between Guangzhou, China, and Brunei. The flight was conducted using a C909 aircraft, operated under a partnership with China Southern Airlines, marking a significant milestone for the airline’s entry into the aviation market.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has announced that its ARJ21 regional jet will now be known as the C909, as part of a strategic move to unify the naming convention of its aircraft lineup. This rebranding reflects COMAC’s efforts to streamline its product offerings and strengthen its brand identity in the global aviation market.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has reached a significant milestone with the signing of a purchase agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines for 30 C909 aircraft, marking a major order for the Chinese manufacturer. This agreement includes 20 firm orders and an additional 10 provisional orders, highlighting the growing confidence in COMAC’s aircraft offerings within the Chinese domestic market. In a parallel announcement, COMAC…
