COMAC says Air China is 1st customer for C929 widebody jet

COMAC says Air China is the first customer for C929 widebody jet
COMAC said on Tuesday that Air China would be the launch customer for the Chinese planemaker's C929 widebody aircraft under development that is designed to compete with twin-aisle models from Airbus and Boeing .
China’s widebody C929 jet lands first buyer at top-flight Zhuhai air show
The home-grown C929, still under development, was the subject of a preliminary purchase agreement at China’s premier air show.
Comac Announces Air China As C929 Launch Customer
Air China will be the launch customer for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft. The OEM and flag carrier signed a framework agreement on Nov. 12 at the Zhuhai Airshow, which is expected to see Air China contribute to the development of the C929, especially in the area of long-haul operations. Comac has...
Air China Announced As COMAC C929 Widebody Launch Customer & New Military Aircraft Unveiled At 15th China Airshow In Zhuhai
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Air China signs agreement with COMAC to launch Boeing and Airbus widebody rival
Air China and COMAC have reportedly signed a framework agreement for the airline to become the launch customer for the C929 long-haul widebody aircraft.
COMAC's C929: China's Challenge to Airbus and Boeing
COMAC announced that Air China is the first customer for its C929 aircraft, aimed at competing with Airbus and Boeing. Hainan Airlines ordered 60 C919s and 40 C909s, while Colorful Guizhou Airlines committed to 30 C909s.
Air China becomes first customer for COMAC’s C929 widebody jet
At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) announced that Air China is the first customer for its C929
COMAC rebrands made-in-China regional jet as C909 in marketing push
Chinese planemaker COMAC has rebranded its ARJ21 regional jet as the C909 as it seeks to present itself as an alternative to dominant Western manufacturers.
China’s widebody C929 ambitions could be lifted by US, European plane-part giants
China is on a path toward self-sufficiency, but advanced plane parts from overseas remain essential to its aviation dreams.
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Certification of A330neo in China progressing well says Airbus boss
The certification program of the A330neo in China is progressing well says Airbus boss as the COMAC C929 wins its first ...
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Top Russian official Shoigu visits Zhuhai air show on final trade day
On the [USN:L4N3MJ0SU TEXT:“civilian side of the show”], state planemaker COMAC (CMAFC.UL) announced Air China (601111.SS), ...
China's renaming of its regional jet is another clear sign its homegrown planemaker is coming for Boeing and Airbus
The ARJ21 is now to be known as the C909. The renaming plays into COMAC's ambition to enter the global market.
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Air China intends to be world’s first user of C929 wide-body passenger aircraft
Air China said on Tuesday that it had signed a framework agreement with Shanghai-based Commercial Aircraft Corp of China ...