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COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

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COMAC advances C919-600 program with first prototype test at Shanghai Pudong

2026-06-25T22:18:02.190467-07:00

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COMAC begins taxi tests of C919-600 high-altitude variant for plateau airport operations

2026-06-21T10:46:32.509803-07:00

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Deer Jet Shanghai inducts first COMAC C909B business jet

2026-06-23T19:27:15.709917-07:00

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COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet COMAC marked the 10th anniversary of C909 commercial operations on June 28, reporting the type’s fleet footprint has grown to represent about 70% of China’s regional aircraft. The milestone underscores the C909’s role as the dominant domestic program for regional capacity.

2026-06-28T09:41:36.428995-07:00

COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

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COMAC advances C919-600 program with first prototype test at Shanghai Pudong COMAC has started testing its first C919-600 prototype at Shanghai Pudong. The shortened variant, derived from the C919-100STD, is the next step in moving from earlier development toward proving the new configuration through flight-test milestones.

2026-06-25T22:18:02.190467-07:00

COMAC advances C919-600 program with first prototype test at Shanghai Pudong

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Deer Jet Shanghai inducts first COMAC C909B business jet Deer Jet Shanghai has inducted its first COMAC C909B business jet, marking an early move to convert the C909 platform into a VIP/business configuration in China. The delivery supports broader diversification of Deer Jet’s charter and corporate aviation offerings as the C909 line gathers momentum.

2026-06-23T19:27:15.709917-07:00

Deer Jet Shanghai inducts first COMAC C909B business jet

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COMAC begins taxi tests of C919-600 high-altitude variant for plateau airport operations COMAC has started taxi testing of the shortened C919-600, a new narrowbody configuration intended to support operations from high-altitude airports such as those on the Tibetan Plateau. The ground-test step signals the program’s move toward proving suitability for challenging airport conditions.

2026-06-21T10:46:32.509803-07:00

COMAC begins taxi tests of C919-600 high-altitude variant for plateau airport operations

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China’s narrowing C919 production gap as airlines’ fleets age faster than deliveries China’s commercial fleet is aging faster than airlines can replace aircraft, increasing pressure for near-term narrowbody supply. The problem is compounded by COMAC C919 output running below expectations, forcing carriers to lean more heavily on C919/C909 capacity and related maintenance planning.

2026-06-10T04:43:24.154889-07:00

China’s narrowing C919 production gap as airlines’ fleets age faster than deliveries

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s China’s Colorful Guizhou is reportedly pursuing five COMAC C909 regional jets while selling two Embraer E190 aircraft. The mix signals a targeted fleet refresh toward China’s C909—paired with divestment of existing E190 capacity.

2026-06-09T16:56:23.685466-07:00

Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

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TransNusa adds to debut C909 on int'l ops in early 3Q26

2026-06-07T19:56:33.523270-07:00

TransNusa adds to debut C909 o

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China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute China is reportedly delaying Airbus delivery paperwork approval, using it as leverage in a diplomatic and regulatory dispute over how quickly Europe’s certification process advances COMAC’s C919 narrowbody jet. The move links aircraft delivery timelines to the pace and friction of EASA certification.

2026-05-28T13:42:38.310160-07:00

China reportedly slow-walks Airbus delivery approvals as leverage in EASA/C919 certification dispute

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COMAC’s C909 hits 10 years in commercial service, now powering ~70% of China’s regional fleet

COMAC advances C919-600 program with first prototype test at Shanghai Pudong

COMAC begins taxi tests of C919-600 high-altitude variant for plateau airport operations

Deer Jet Shanghai inducts first COMAC C909B business jet

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