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COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

COMAC is accelerating design and flight‑testing of its C929 widebody at Shanghai Pudong, the South China Morning Post reports. The move concentrates early development work at COMAC's Shanghai facilities and advances the programme toward prototype test activity over the near term.

2026-02-09T16:33:03.644827-08:00

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Air China commits as launch operator for C929

2026-02-09T16:43:50.035068-08:00

Aviation Week

COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

2026-02-02T19:49:09.543392-08:00

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Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s

2026-02-06T01:33:13.145300-08:00

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Air China commits as launch operator for C929 Air China has committed to serve as the launch operator for the C929. The carrier's pledge provides a named first customer and a commercial anchor for the programme. Details on timing and order size were not provided.

2026-02-09T16:43:50.035068-08:00

Air China commits as launch operator for C929

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COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong COMAC is accelerating design and flight‑testing of its C929 widebody at Shanghai Pudong, the South China Morning Post reports. The move concentrates early development work at COMAC's Shanghai facilities and advances the programme toward prototype test activity over the near term.

2026-02-09T16:33:03.644827-08:00

COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

Air Data News

Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s Asian airlines are increasingly viewing COMAC's C919 as a viable alternative to Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 single-aisles. Industry participants and airline executives say meaningful, fleet-scale adoption across the region is unlikely before the 2030s, making the C919 primarily a longer-term consideration.

2026-02-06T01:33:13.145300-08:00

Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s

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COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow COMAC announced a letter of intent with Shanxi Victory General Aviation for up to six C909 aircraft in a hydrant/aerial‑firefighting configuration during the Singapore Airshow. COMAC said the C909 firefighting variant is certified for aerial firefighting and will be offered as a special‑mission model.

2026-02-02T19:49:09.543392-08:00

COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

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China certifies first COMAC C909 for in‑flight surgical operations China's aviation regulator has certified the first C909 regional aircraft for in‑flight surgical operations, clearing the platform to be outfitted and operated as an airborne surgical/medical mission aircraft. The approval creates a formally certified special‑mission role for the C909 platform.

2026-02-02T17:35:25.234811-08:00

China certifies first COMAC C909 for in‑flight surgical operations

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COMAC C919-600 high‑altitude shortened variant photographed in Shanghai ahead of flight‑test campaign A shortened, high‑altitude variant of COMAC’s C919, designated C919‑600, was photographed at the manufacturer’s Shanghai facility and is being staged for an upcoming flight‑test campaign. The images are the first public sighting of the variant, indicating expansion of the C919 family configuration options.

2026-01-21T16:04:34.460739-08:00

COMAC C919-600 high‑altitude shortened variant photographed in Shanghai ahead of flight‑test campaign

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EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919 as China seeks European certification EASA test pilots have carried out validation flights of China’s COMAC C919 as part of regulator-led certification activities in support of potential EASA recognition. Successful validation would clear a key regulatory barrier to C919 operation in Europe and bolster the jet’s push into Western markets.

2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00

EASA conducts validation test flights of COMAC C919 as China seeks European certification

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COMAC C909: 2025 setbacks deepen as China bans Boeing deliveries COMAC, China’s state-owned planemaker behind the C909 regional jet, endured a difficult 2025 with program setbacks and production challenges. Beijing has also banned its carriers from accepting Boeing deliveries in a retaliatory move, complicating COMAC’s market positioning and carriers’ near-term fleet sourcing.

2026-01-15T00:23:54.588950-08:00

COMAC C909: 2025 setbacks deepen as China bans Boeing deliveries

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COMAC accelerates C929 widebody design and testing at Shanghai Pudong

Air China commits as launch operator for C929

COMAC signs LOI with Shanxi Victory for up to six C909 firefighting variants at Singapore Airshow

Asian carriers eye COMAC C919 as A320/737 alternative — widespread adoption likely only in 2030s

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