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China's COMAC is making strategic advancements in the aerospace industry by initiating the development of a new widebody aircraft, the C939, poised to compete with market giants Airbus and Boeing. The C939, currently in the conceptual design phase, aims to seat up to 390 passengers, targeting the capacity range of Boeing's 777 and Airbus's A350 [...]
Air China (CA) has confirmed a substantial order for 100 extended range C919 aircraft from Chinese manufacturer COMAC, marking a significant expansion and modernization of its fleet. The order was officially signed on April 26, 2024, with approval from the airline's board of directors following the next day. The airline plans to initiate deliveries this [...]
The aviation sector is experiencing a pivotal shift as the longstanding hegemony of Boeing and Airbus faces new trials. Emerging safety issues and the advent of fresh competition are reshaping the landscape, casting a spotlight on Boeing's manufacturing and safety protocols. Heightened scrutiny follows a series of incidents that have not only put passenger safety [...]
GallopAir, a promising start-up airline in Brunei Darussalam, is on the path to initiate operations by the end of 2024, leveraging the COMAC ARJ21-700 aircraft. CEO Cham Chi has disclosed the airline's aspirations for obtaining the necessary certifications for the ARJ21-700 within Brunei, aiming for a launch within the year. The airline is actively collaborating [...]
The Comac C919 bears striking resemblance to existing models from Airbus and Boeing, indicating it won't significantly disrupt the market, according to Christian Scherer, CEO of Airbus's commercial aircraft division. Scherer humorously remarked, "It looks a bit like an Airbus narrow body," emphasizing the similarity between the C919 and existing aircraft in the market. Addressing [...]
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has marked a significant milestone with its C919 passenger jet making its first international appearance at the Singapore Airshow. This event underscores China's robust efforts to position itself as a formidable competitor against Airbus and Boeing in the global aviation market. The C919, a narrow-body aircraft developed by [...]
Chinese manufacturer COMAC is starting to make bolder plans with the C919, a jetliner developed entirely in China. The aircraft, which has been in commercial service for just eight months, experienced slow development but has gradually proven to be a viable alternative to Western jets. It serves as a direct challenger to the Airbus A320 [...]
Brunei-based startup Gallop Air is actively seeking investors as it prepares for its launch in the second half of 2024. The move comes shortly after the company's announcement of a substantial USD 2 billion order for 30 aircraft from China's COMAC. Gallop Air's CEO, Cham Chi, confirmed ongoing discussions with several prospective investors and is [...]
China Eastern Airlines has entered into a monumental agreement with state-owned COMAC to purchase 100 C919 narrowbody aircraft, marking the largest single order for the Chinese-manufactured jet. The deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2024 and extend through 2031, with an initial batch of five aircraft to be received in the first year. This [...]
China Eastern Airlines has officially launched the operational service of its second Chinese COMAC C919 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline's modern fleet expansion. The inaugural commercial flight took off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and safely landed at Chengdu Tianfu Airport (FU). This exciting development underscores the airline's commitment to enhancing [...]
