Comac Signs C929 MOUs With Safran And Crane Aerospace

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Comac continues progressing its widebody ambitions with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Safran (France) and Crane Aerospace & Electronics (United States) for systems integration on its in-development C929 aircraft. These agreements were announced during the Paris Airshow and indicate Comac’s intention to secure critical subsystems and engineering expertise from internationally established suppliers as it moves forward with the C929…

Comac Plans Two New C919 Variants And Delays C929 EIS

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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…

US Halts Some Jet Engine Tech Exports To China, Targeting COMAC

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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.

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China Southern Takes Delivery of C919, Serial 00024

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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 Considers C949 Supersonic Jet for 2049 Entry

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COMAC is conducting internal studies for a potential supersonic passenger aircraft known as the C949, aimed at entering service in 2049, marking the centennial of the People’s Republic of China. The initiative, while still in conceptual stages, suggests the manufacturer’s long-term ambition to compete with global aviation leaders in high-speed air travel.

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VietJet Takes Two C909s On Wet Lease From Chengdu Airlines

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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.

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VietJet to Begin C909 Operations on Domestic Routes in April 2025

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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.