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Wall Street Journal • James T. Areddy

China's Ban on Boeing Could Hinder COMAC's Progress in Aviation Market

China's ban on Boeing aircraft could inadvertently affect its domestic manufacturer COMAC, as the latter relies heavily on U.S. technology for its aircraft production. This dependency underscores potential obstacles in COMAC's growth and China's aviation ambitions amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.

2025-04-17T20:32:36.649658-07:00

globaltimes.cn

COMAC Delivers First C909 Aircraft to Lao Airlines

2025-03-30T05:33:51.114344-07:00

Air Data News

COMAC Unveils Supersonic C949 Plans to Rival Concorde

2025-04-01T05:01:35.492343-07:00

FlightGlobal

China's 'Big Three' Airlines Anticipate Surge in Comac C919 Deliveries

2025-03-31T22:26:25.485653-07:00

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South China Morning Post

Zhao Chunling to Lead COMAC's C929 Program, Aiming to Rival Boeing and Airbus Zhao Chunling, a key figure behind COMAC's C909 and C919 programs, has been appointed to lead the C929 initiative. This move underscores China's efforts to establish its aircraft on the global stage, directly challenging the duopoly of Boeing and Airbus in the wide-body market.

2025-04-18T19:12:15.515070-07:00

Zhao Chunling to Lead COMAC's C929 Program, Aiming to Rival Boeing and Airbus

Wall Street Journal

China Suspends Boeing Deliveries Amid Intensifying US Trade Conflict In retaliation to new US tariffs, China has stopped its airlines from receiving new Boeing aircraft, heightening the longstanding trade tensions between the two nations. This move is expected to disrupt Boeing's operations significantly, as China is a major customer, complicating recovery amidst other challenges.

2025-04-17T20:32:36.649658-07:00

China Suspends Boeing Deliveries Amid Intensifying US Trade Conflict

Wall Street Journal

China's Ban on Boeing Could Hinder COMAC's Progress in Aviation Market China's ban on Boeing aircraft could inadvertently affect its domestic manufacturer COMAC, as the latter relies heavily on U.S. technology for its aircraft production. This dependency underscores potential obstacles in COMAC's growth and China's aviation ambitions amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S.

2025-04-17T20:32:36.649658-07:00

China's Ban on Boeing Could Hinder COMAC's Progress in Aviation Market

aeroroutes.com

Lao Airlines Expands COMAC C909 Service Network in Lao PDR Lao Airlines has updated its schedule to increase flights with its newly acquired COMAC C909 aircraft, beginning April 12, 2025. The aircraft will run regular routes between Vientiane and Pakse, marking a significant step in integrating Chinese-made jets into the airline's operations.

2025-04-10T13:02:33.378723-07:00

Lao Airlines Expands COMAC C909 Service Network in Lao PDR

Reuters

VietJet Pioneers Use of COMAC ARJ21 for Vietnamese Domestic Routes VietJet will become the first airline in Vietnam to operate the Chinese-made COMAC ARJ21-700, with commercial flights scheduled between key domestic destinations from April 15. The airline aims to operate several flights between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Con Dao Island, marking a strategic expansion of its domestic fleet.

2025-04-05T03:50:56.314185-07:00

VietJet Pioneers Use of COMAC ARJ21 for Vietnamese Domestic Routes

Air Data News

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COMAC Unveils Supersonic C949 Plans to Rival Concorde China's state-owned aircraft manufacturer, COMAC, has revealed plans for a supersonic jet, the C949, which aims to rival the iconic Concorde. Targeting a 2049 launch, the aircraft promises quieter operation and groundbreaking features. This move signals China's ambitious entry into the supersonic transport market.

2025-04-01T05:01:35.492343-07:00

COMAC Unveils Supersonic C949 Plans to Rival Concorde

FlightGlobal

China's 'Big Three' Airlines Anticipate Surge in Comac C919 Deliveries China's top three airlines project a significant uptick in deliveries of the Comac C919 narrowbody jet this year. This marks a crucial step for China's ambitions to lessen its reliance on Boeing and Airbus, enhancing its domestic aviation manufacturing capabilities.

2025-03-31T22:26:25.485653-07:00

China's 'Big Three' Airlines Anticipate Surge in Comac C919 Deliveries

globaltimes.cn

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COMAC Delivers First C909 Aircraft to Lao Airlines On March 30, 2025, Lao Airlines received its inaugural C909 jet, marking the first deployment of the China-made passenger aircraft in Laos. The delivery from COMAC signifies the expansion of Chinese aviation technology into Southeast Asia, reinforcing its presence in international markets.

2025-03-30T05:33:51.114344-07:00

COMAC Delivers First C909 Aircraft to Lao Airlines