Comac C919

By Antoine Fafard
Looking at commercial aircraft deliveries in May from manufacturers beyond Airbus and Boeing shows that Comac handed over the highest number of aircraft to customers.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Jens Flottau
China's Comac has provided an update on its airliner programs at the Paris Air Show, laying out a timeline for new narrowbody developments and future widebodies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren, Jens Flottau
The U.S. has suspended sales of aircraft technologies to China for use by state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer Comac, industry sources say.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in 2028 could align auspiciously with Comac’s planned C919 production ramp-up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The Comac C919 may receive its European certification in 3-6 years, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Florian Guillermet said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Beijing has chosen to exempt some aircraft parts from import tariffs introduced as part of the escalated trade conflict with the U.S. according to Safran's CEO.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has told suppliers to its C919 narrowbody program to prepare for a rate increase from the initial 50 aircraft target to 75, as it works to fulfill its current backlog.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Richard Aboulafia
To what extent will China’s rise as a world power be accompanied by a determination to go it alone in the jetliner market?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Joe Anselmo
More than two decades after Boeing launched development of its last clean sheet aircraft, a new survey of airlines, lessors, manufacturers, component suppliers and MRO providers reveals a high degree of interest in a next-generation narrowbody that Embraer has been studying for some time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick, Robert Wall
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
The Pentagon designation complies with Section 1260H of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines has introduced daily Comac C919 flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong, marking the aircraft’s first operation outside mainland China.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has wrapped up 2024 with 10 C919 deliveries to Chinese airlines, with China Southern Airlines receiving its third of the type on Dec. 18.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo
Many think Comac is the next challenger to the Airbus-Boeing duopoly, but Embraer is the company to watch in the near term.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
AirAsia is in talks with Airbus, Comac and Embraer as it explores the acquisition of up to 100 regional airliners.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.
MRO Europe

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has opened an Asia-Pacific office in Singapore as part of the Chinese aircraft manufacturer’s move to penetrate the market in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
High reliability rates from recent deliveries could generate aircraft orders outside China.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Comac C919 and ARJ21 aircraft are currently stationed at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Tibet to conduct high-altitude testing and R&D for the plateau variant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Air China’s first Comac C919 will debut on two routes: Beijing Capital-Shanghai Hongqiao and Beijing Capital-Hangzhou.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines’ first Comac C919 aircraft will debut between Guangzhou and Shanghai.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Comac delivered Air China’s and China Southern Airlines’ first C919s in a combined ceremony, marking the airliner's expansion to all three state-owned carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Air China has unveiled the seat map for its impending Comac C919 delivery, offering eight business class and 150 economy class seats.
Airlines & Lessors