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Comac Invests 634 Million Yuan to Expand C909's Reach

2/23/2026

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In 2026, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) invested 634 million yuan in Chengdu Airlines, its C909 launch customer, increasing its capital to 2 billion yuan to widen the C909's reach to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Russia.
The C909 has joined international routes, while the C919, launched in May 2023, remains domestic.
Chengdu Airlines seeks partners for new international routes, including destinations in Russia and Kyrgyzstan.

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In 2026, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) invested 634 million yuan in Chengdu Airlines, its C909 launch customer, increasing its capital to 2 billion yuan to widen the C909's reach to Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Russia.
The C909 has joined international routes, while the C919, launched in May 2023, remains domestic.
Chengdu Airlines seeks partners for new international routes, including destinations in Russia and Kyrgyzstan.