Comac has unveiled plans to significantly expand its C919 program with two new versions of the aircraft while revising the entry-into-service timeline for its long-range widebody project, the C929. At the Paris Airshow, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer disclosed its intention to introduce a shortened 160-seat variant of the C919 specifically designed for “hot and high” operational…
COMAC, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer, has made a strategic proposal to acquire a minimum 51% ownership stake in Lao Airlines, the national carrier of Laos. The offer is part of the Laotian government’s effort to address long-standing financial issues and operational inefficiencies that have plagued the airline for years.
Air China has strengthened its domestic fleet with the delivery of a C919 aircraft, marked by serial number 00027 and powered by LEAP-1C30 engines. This move further solidifies the airline’s position as a key player in China’s rapidly evolving aviation market.
The United States government has implemented new restrictions suspending the export of certain critical aerospace technologies to China, including components related to jet engines that were destined for Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China). The move is part of broader measures to limit China’s access to sensitive dual-use technologies amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
China Southern, one of China’s largest carriers, has officially taken delivery of a COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 00024, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines manufactured by CFM International. The delivery represents the airline’s commitment to supporting domestic aircraft production and diversifying its narrowbody fleet.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has announced plans to raise its production capacity for the C919 single-aisle aircraft to 50 units in 2025. This move signals the company’s efforts to solidify its position in the competitive narrow-body aircraft market, dominated by Airbus and Boeing.
China Eastern Airlines has achieved a significant milestone by operating the C919’s first scheduled commercial flight outside mainland China. The flight, which departed from Shanghai and landed in Hong Kong, marks the aircraft’s debut on an international route, replacing the Airbus A321 on this sector.
China Eastern Airlines has further expanded its operational capabilities with the delivery of one C919, serial 00016, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines, and three A320neo aircraft, serials 12361, 12352, and 12350, all equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines. These additions highlight the airline’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving operational efficiency.
Air China has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first COMAC C919, serial number 00023, equipped with advanced LEAP-1C30 engines. This marks a pivotal moment for both Air China and the domestic aviation industry, as the C919 represents China’s foray into competing with established single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
Comac (China) is actively reaching out to international airlines as it seeks to establish a global foothold for its C919 jet, a narrow-body aircraft developed to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The company is targeting carriers in regions ranging from Indonesia to Kazakhstan, signaling a strategic push to expand beyond China’s domestic market.
