COMAC
He Dongfeng (Chairman)
Overview
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) is China's state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer and the core vehicle for the country's indigenous airliner program. Its current aircraft family spans the in-service C909 regional jet, the in-service C919 narrow-body, and the C929 wide-body now in design. COMAC has moved beyond a symbolic national program into real airline operations, customer support, and early export expansion in Southeast Asia, making it China's first credible attempt to build a full commercial-aircraft OEM.
Main Products
China's first domestically developed short- to medium-range turbofan regional airliner. The C909 is optimized for 78 to 97 seats, short and narrow runways, and demanding high-temperature or plateau operations, making it COMAC's current spearhead for regional export expansion in Southeast Asia.
In scheduled service in China and Southeast Asia. By February 2026, COMAC said nine C909s operated by TransNusa, Lao Airlines, and Vietjet Air had flown more than 20 regional routes.
China's first domestically developed narrow-body single-aisle commercial airliner, designed to compete directly with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX. Powered by CFM International LEAP-1C engines with a domestic CJ-1000A engine under development.
In commercial service since May 2023, with batch production and series development still advancing as COMAC expands the in-service fleet.
COMAC's planned twin-aisle wide-body program for long-haul international and regional flying. The aircraft is aimed at the Airbus A330neo and Boeing 787 class and is now being advanced as an independent Chinese program after the earlier Russia-China partnership unraveled.
Still in the design phase. COMAC used the Paris Air Show 2025 to publicize the baseline aircraft and sign program cooperation MoUs with Safran and Crane Aerospace & Electronics.
What's Next
Operations & Revenue
C909 and C919 are both in revenue service, with COMAC reporting more than 200 combined deliveries by February 2026. The two fleets have operated more than 800 routes and carried over 36 million passengers, while Southeast Asia has become COMAC's first meaningful export beachhead through TransNusa, Lao Airlines, and Vietjet Air.
Revenue Streams
Narrow-body aircraft sales and lifecycle support centered on the C919 trunk-liner program, which is already flying with China Eastern, Air China, and China Southern.
Regional-jet sales, leasing, and support, including export placements in Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam. The C909 is also being extended into derivative markets such as medical rescue, firefighting, cargo, and business-jet configurations.
Key Metrics
Employees
~10,000+
Timeline
At Singapore Airshow 2026, COMAC showcases the C919 with a demonstration flight and highlights growing export traction for the C909 in Southeast Asia. COMAC says combined C909 and C919 deliveries have exceeded 200 aircraft, serving more than 800 routes and carrying over 36 million passengers.