COMAC news
Here we gather what the specialist press publishes about COMAC: 28 stories collected since July 29, 2026, newest first and always linking to the outlet that published them. The list updates itself as new pieces come in. The recurring topics are Civil aviation, Industry.
September 3, 2026
COMAC may be about to bifurcate the aviation market with 'good enough' jets, sufficient when paired with broader economic and geopolitical concerns.
September 2, 2026
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September 1, 2026
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Subscription Required By Jay Menon Sept. 1, 2026, Leeham News & Analysis: Air China’s C919 flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar last month carried the Chinese narrowbody across an important boundary…
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August 31, 2026
The global Comac C919 fleet could grow to 322 aircraft by 2030, according to aviation consultancy IBA. At the end of 2025 only 31 units were in service. The annual figures…
August 25, 2026
Deliveries begin just four months after the small Southeast Asian flag carrier confirmed an order for 20 China-built regional jets
Air Cambodia is set to receive its first two Comac C909 jets from China in November 2026, a spokesperson for Cambodia's civil aviation authority confirmed to broadcaster RFI. The order covers…
August 24, 2026
The commercial jet rivaling the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 will depend less on imported parts, though COMAC does not intend to replace them immediately
Deliveries will begin only four months after the small Southeast Asian flag carrier firmed an order for 20 Chinese-built regional jets
August 21, 2026
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China’s narrow-body aircraft, the C919, which is owned by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), made its first international flight on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from Beijing Capital…
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August 19, 2026
A new industry report finds that a surge in deliveries of COMAC narrowbody jets is imminent as the Chinese aircraft manufacturer converts its substantial order book into deliveries The post COMAC’s…
August 18, 2026
Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air have expressed interest in the single-aisle jet. COMAC, its manufacturer, is struggling to meet demand
Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air have expressed interest in the narrowbody, but limited production remains a major obstacle to expanding its operator base
Shenzhen Airlines and Loong Air show interest in Comac's C919, but still have no firm orders for the Chinese jet
August 14, 2026
An Air China C919 has completed its first regular international commercial flight, a new milestone for this single-aisle aircraft from China's COMAC. The C919 programme…
AW | 2026 08 13 22:04 | AIRLINES / INDUSTRY Air China introduces first commercial flight The Chinese COMAC C919 aircraft made its first international commercial flight after the Air China…
August 13, 2026
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Air China’s first international C919 flight was symbolic, but limited production, Western dependence and an untested support network keep COMAC far from the Airbus-Boeing duopoly
The C919 currently only operates domestic flights in Mainland China. Comac’s C919 has operated its first international flight, with Air China deploying the narrowbody on flights to Ulaanbaatar. On…
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August 12, 2026
COMAC’s C919 completed its first international flight earlier today, flying from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This marks a milestone for
The COMAC C919 reached one of the key milestones of its career this Wednesday, August 12, by completing its first regular international passenger flight. Operated by Air China, the aircraft…
Air China operates the first international passenger flight with the Comac C919, between Beijing, China, and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
An Air China COMAC C919 flight has successfully landed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking the first time the Chinese… The post COMAC C919 touches down in Mongolia completing first international…
Air China will put the COMAC aircraft on a flight between Beijing and Mongolia this Wednesday as difficulties in the program persist
Air China will fly the Chinese narrowbody from Beijing to Mongolia on Wednesday, taking the aircraft beyond China on scheduled passenger service for the first time
July 31, 2026
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COMAC completed the first flight of its C919-600 last Wednesday, a shortened, high-altitude version of the C919. COMAC has 40 firm orders
This compact variant is designed for routes that serve airports on high plateaus.
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July 29, 2026
C919-600 shortened variant is being developed for operations from airports on the Tibetan Plateau
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has completed the maiden test flight of its new compact C919 aircraft… The post COMAC’s new compact C919 variant completes first test flight in…
Chinese operator Xizang Airlines is the type’s launch customer, with 40 examples on order. The high-altitude variant of Comac’s C919 narrowbody has completed its first test flight at Shanghai’s…