Comac announces new orders and partnerships at Zhuhai Airshow

COMAC revealed that it is rebranding the ARJ21 as the C909 to align with international markets better. Zhang Xiaoguang, COMAC’s Marketing Director, stated: “The decision to rebrand ARJ21 as C909 is a result of careful consideration and feedback, to make it more easily identifiable and associated with China and COMAC.”

Air China signed a framework agreement to become the launch customer for COMAC's next-generation wide-body aircraft, the C929. Liu Yan from COMAC commented: “Determining the first customer is a significant milestone for any new aircraft. Air China’s involvement provides tremendous momentum for the C929’s development and global promotion.”

In addition to these developments, COMAC has engaged in strategic collaborations aimed at enhancing its technological capabilities. A partnership with Ruijin Hospital was formed to develop a specialized medical version of the C909 equipped with advanced ICU facilities for emergency services.

COMAC has also partnered with Hong Kong Polytechnic University to establish a Large Aircraft Research Institute focused on innovation in aerospace technology. Furthermore, an agreement with Canadian flight simulation company CAE will provide four full-motion flight simulators for training pilots on the C919 and C909 models.

These activities highlight COMAC's expanding role in aviation both domestically and internationally as it seeks to integrate into global markets while ensuring reliable service infrastructure.