C909

In Production
COMAC
COMAC

Overview

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.

Key Specs

Passenger Capacity

78-97

Range

2,225-3,700 km

CAAC Type Certificate

December 30, 2014

Production Certificate

July 9, 2017

Passengers Carried

20M+ (Mar 2025)