Vietnamese carrier expands use of Chinese-built aircraft after wet-lease operations

European regulator expands presence in Shanghai as COMAC pushes for approval of jet competing with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

Chinese regulator joins design work as manufacturer advances testing and secures avionics partner

Executives cite certification timelines, supply chain exposure and production limits as key constraints

Deal with Shanxi Victory General Aviation includes three firm orders and three commitments

Shortened version of the C919 was photographed in a pre-flight preparation area at COMAC’s Shanghai facility, indicating early testing activity

Moves seen as key step toward overseas sales amid production and supply-chain constraints

New C919-800 variant to carry up to 200 passengers and aims to compete with the Airbus A321neo

Vietnamese carrier signs new contract with Chengdu Airlines to operate two 90-seat C909 jets on four daily rotations.

Two C919 aircraft arrive in Dubai ahead of airshow, signaling COMAC’s push into global narrowbody market amid growing order book.