Comac
| Company type | State-owned enterprise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace manufacturing |
| Founded | May 11, 2008 in Shanghai, China |
| Founder | Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), Aluminum Corporation of China, Baosteel Group Corporation, Sinochem Group, Shanghai Guosheng Corporation Limited, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission |
| Headquarters | Pudong, Shanghai , China |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Commercial aircraft (e.g. ARJ21/C909, C919, C929) |
| Owner | Chinese government |
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (Comac, ) is a Chinese government-owned aerospace manufacturer established on 11 May 2008 in Shanghai.[1] Its main office is located in Pudong, Shanghai,[2] and it holds a registered capital of RMB 19 billion (equivalent to US$2.7 billion as of 2008). Comac focuses on the design and production of large passenger aircraft capable of carrying more than 150 passengers.
The company's first aircraft was the ARJ21 regional jet, created by China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I). This was succeeded by the C919, a narrow-body plane accommodating up to 168 passengers, which completed its inaugural flight in 2017,[3] and commenced commercial operations in March 2023.[4]
Origins
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) was officially launched on 11 May 2008 in Shanghai. The company was formed through a collaboration between Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), Aluminum Corporation of China, Baosteel Group Corporation, Sinochem Group, Shanghai Guosheng Corporation Limited, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.
U.S. sanctions
In January 2021, the U.S. government identified Comac as an entity "owned or controlled" by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), resulting in a ban on American investments under Executive Order 13959. By January 2025, Comac appeared on the U.S. Department of Defense’s list of companies associated with the PLA. Subsequently, in May 2025, the U.S. imposed stricter export restrictions on specific components that were previously supplied to Comac.
Products
Comac employs a naming convention for its commercial aircraft based on a 9X9 pattern, beginning with the 919 series. In November 2024, the ARJ21 was renamed as the C909 to conform to this naming system.
| Aircraft | Description | Capacity | First flight | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C909 | Twin-engine, single-aisle, short-range | 70−105 | 28 November 2008 | |
| C919 | Twin-engine, single-aisle, short- to medium-range | 150−190 | 5 May 2017 | |
| C929 | Twin-engine, twin-aisle, long-range | 250−290 | 2030 (deferred) | |
| C939 | Twin-engine, twin-aisle, long- to ultra long-range | 400 | ||
| C949 | Twin-engine, single-aisle, supersonic |
Orders and deliveries
Data accurate as of March 2025.
| Aircraft | Orders | Options | Deliveries | Backlog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C909 | 312 | 35 | 169 | 154 |
| C919 | 1,005 | 120 | 16 | 989 |
| C929 | ||||
| C939 | ||||
| C949 | ||||
| Total | 1,317 | 155 | 185 | 1,143 |
Bombardier
On 24 March 2011, Comac entered into a framework agreement with Canadian aerospace firm Bombardier Inc. to establish a long-term strategic collaboration in the commercial aircraft sector.
By May 2017, discussions commenced between Bombardier and Comac regarding a potential investment in Bombardier’s passenger jet division.
Boeing
Boeing revealed plans on 23 September 2015 to open a completion and finishing facility for the Boeing 737 in China. This plant, situated in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, is intended to handle exterior painting and interior outfitting of airframes produced in the United States as part of a joint venture.
Ryanair
In June 2011, Comac and Irish budget carrier Ryanair agreed to collaborate on the development of the C919, a narrow-body commercial aircraft seating approximately 200 passengers aimed at competing with Boeing's 737 and Airbus's A320 models.
UAC
China-Russia Commercial Aircraft International Co. Ltd. (CRAIC) was formed on 22 May 2017 in Shanghai as a joint venture between Comac and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to develop a wide-body commercial airliner. Research and development activities were planned to take place in Moscow, while final assembly would occur in Shanghai. Nonetheless, by November 2023, Comac declared its intention to independently proceed with the aircraft’s development, now renamed the C929.
See also
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