COMAC C919 Faces Production Delays Amid US Export Curbs
The US Bureau of Industry and Security is delaying export licenses for critical C919 components, forcing a slowdown in COMAC's 2025 delivery targets.
Oct 7, 20263 min
Manufacturing
COMAC C919-600 Completes Maiden Flight in Shanghai
COMAC completed the maiden flight of its C919-600 plateau variant, advancing plans to deliver 40 of the aircraft to Tibet Airlines.
Aug 5, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Air China C919 to Launch First International Route
Air China will deploy the C919 on a daily Beijing-Ulaanbaatar route starting August 12, marking the aircraft's first international service.
Jul 21, 20265 min
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines Eyes COMAC C919 Pending Western Approval
Malaysia Aviation Group is monitoring the COMAC C919 for future fleet needs but mandates EASA or FAA certification before considering any orders.
Jul 13, 20264 min
Airlines
COMAC C919-600 Variant Begins Taxi Tests
COMAC has commenced taxi testing for the C919-600, a specialized Chinese narrowbody aircraft designed for high-altitude plateau operations.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Embraer Targets China Market for E2 Jet Expansion
Embraer is seeking to introduce its E2 jets to China, positioning the aircraft as a capacity complement to indigenous COMAC models.
Jun 8, 20264 min
Business
China Stalls Airbus Deliveries Amid C919 Certification Push
China's aviation regulator is withholding approvals for nearly 20 Airbus deliveries to pressure Europe on the certification of the COMAC C919.
May 28, 20263 min
Regulatory