China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
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China's Comac, manufacturer of the C919 and ARJ21 (C909) jets, is investing heavily in Chengdu Airlines, its subsidiary and launch customer for the ARJ21, to expand the jet's international presence. Comac injected 634 million yuan (US$91.76 million) into Chengdu Airlines, nearly tripling its registered capital. The move aims to facilitate the ARJ21's operation on international routes, particularly in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Russia, as Chengdu Airlines seeks partnerships for routes to cities like Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, and Osh. This investment is part of Comac's broader strategy to compete with Boeing and Airbus by increasing the visibility and adoption of its domestically produced aircraft in the international market. The C919 has only flown outside of China for industry expos, while the C909 has already been added to a number of international routes and the fleets of overseas carriers.
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