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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

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

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

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Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

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

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VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

2026-04-16T13:24:30.408488-07:00

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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

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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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China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919 Bloomberg reports that China has been “slow-walking” approvals of Airbus delivery paperwork as leverage in a dispute over how quickly EASA certifies Chinese-made aircraft—particularly the COMAC C919. The reported aim is to accelerate European certification timelines amid continuing regulatory friction.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China reportedly slows Airbus approvals to pressure Europe over EASA certification pace for COMAC C919

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COMAC pivots C919 supply chain after temporary CFM LEAP-1C export suspension COMAC (Shanghai Pudong) is restructuring its C919 supply chain to reduce exposure to geopolitical and export-related disruptions after the temporary suspension of CFM International LEAP-1C engine exports mid-2025. The move underscores how engine availability and cross-border constraints continue to drive C919 schedule risk.

2026-04-22T16:57:33.475179-07:00

COMAC pivots C919 supply chain after temporary CFM LEAP-1C export suspension

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China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s China Express Airlines will reallocate CNY925 million (USD135.7 million) from proceeds of its 2022 private share placement to acquire five COMAC C909 regional jets. The funding move links capital sourcing to fleet expansion plans centered on the C909 program’s commercial availability.

2026-04-20T22:11:42.723673-07:00

China Express Airlines reallocates CNY925m to buy five COMAC C909s

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

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

Colorful Guizhou seeks five COMAC C909s and sells two Embraer E190s

VietJet secures SPDB lease for 10 COMAC C909s, expands China–Vietnam narrowbody flying

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