China's COMAC rebrands regional jet to C909

China's COMAC rebrands regional jet to C909 in marketing push
ZHUHAI, China, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Chinese planemaker COMAC has rebranded its ARJ21 regional jet as the C909, aligning the plane with the state-owned firm's naming convention for its other models as it seeks to present itself as an alternative to dominant Western planemakers.
COMAC says Air China is the first customer for C929 widebody jet
ZHUHAI, China (Reuters) -COMAC said on Tuesday that Air China was the first customer for the Chinese planemaker's C929 widebody aircraft under development that is designed to compete with twin-aisle models from Airbus and Boeing. COMAC's deputy director of ...
Comac Secures Orders For 60 C909 Regional Jets
Hainan Airlines announced in a stock exchange filing on Nov. 11 that it had placed an order for 40 C909s, spending $38 million on each jet. The aircraft will be operated by subsidiary Urumqi Air, which is based in Xinjiang province in northwest China. A framework agreement for an order was announced in April 2023.
Air China becomes first customer for COMAC’s C929 widebody jet
At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) announced that Air China is the first customer for its C929
China’s widebody C929 jet lands first buyer at top-flight Zhuhai air show
The home-grown C929, still under development, was the subject of a preliminary purchase agreement at China’s premier air show.
Zhuhai air show opens with orders for COMAC and a glimpse of a future spaceplane
ZHUHAI, China, Nov 12 (Reuters) - China's aerospace ambitions took centre stage on the first day of the Zhuhai air show, with ...
Boeing Is Up Against Airbus And China's COMAC As Vietnam Airlines Seeks Bids For 50 Planes In 2025
The national carrier previously signed a provisional agreement with Boeing Co for 50 737 MAX jets, but a final decision has yet to be reached as other manufacturers, including Airbus and China's COMAC ...
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Comac Announces Air China As C929 Launch Customer
Air China will be the launch customer for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft. The OEM and flag carrier signed a framework ...
Air China Announced As COMAC C929 Widebody Launch Customer & New Military Aircraft Unveiled At 15th China Airshow In Zhuhai
China becomes the second country, after the US, to operate two stealth fighters, following the F-22 and F-35 in the US Air ...
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Air China signs agreement with COMAC to launch Boeing and Airbus widebody rival
Air China and COMAC have reportedly signed a framework agreement for the airline to become the launch customer for the C929 ...
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Comac formally rebrands ARJ21 as C909
Comac has also officially renamed its ARJ21 regional jet programme to the C909, in line with the naming convention of its ...
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COMAC flying high with airshow orders
A C909 aircraft seen at the Zhuhai Airshow in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. CHINA DAILY Shanghai-based Commercial ...
Hainan Airlines To Purchase 40 Aircraft From COMAC
Hainan Airlines has become the latest customer of Comac after placing an order for 40 aircraft.
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Colorful Guizhou Airlines orders up to 30 C909s
Comac did not disclose a delivery timeline or financial terms of the deal. The Guizhou-based carrier currently has 19 ...