China’s domestically developed C919 and C909 aircraft are featured at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, with the C919 scheduled to perform a flight demonstration, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC).
C919 and C909 Aircraft on Display
The C919 passenger jet is designed to seat between 158 and 192 passengers and has a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers. The aircraft debuted in a flight demonstration at the Singapore Airshow in 2024.
This year’s event also marks COMAC’s first Southeast Asia display of the C909 medical aircraft, which is equipped with ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical facilities.
The C909 seats 78 to 97 passengers and has a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers. It is designed for operations at airports with short and narrow runways and is suited for high-temperature, high-altitude, and crosswind conditions.
Growing Southeast Asian Market
Southeast Asia has become a key market for COMAC. C909 aircraft have recently entered service in Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam.
During the 2026 Singapore Airshow, COMAC signed an agreement with Shanxi Victory General Aviation to supply six C909 firefighting aircraft, including three firm orders and three letters of intent.
To date, COMAC has delivered more than 200 C919 and C909 aircraft.
The Singapore Airshow runs from Feb. 3 to 8.
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