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Chinese aircraft producer the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) said on Tuesday that it is participating in the ongoing Singapore Airshow 2026 held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, showcasing the C909 and C919 aircraft while further deepening exchanges and cooperation with partners. 

During the airshow, the C919 aircraft, the C909 medical aircraft, and an Indonesian airline TransNusa C909 aircraft will be on joint display in the static exhibition area, with the C919 also performing a demonstration flight.

The C909 aircraft accommodates 78 to 97 passengers, with a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers. It features excellent takeoff and landing performance on short, narrow runways, as well as in high-temperature and high-altitude airport conditions, along with strong crosswind resistance, according to a release that the COMAC sent to the Global Times on Tuesday.

The C919 aircraft accommodates 158 to 192 passengers and has a range of 4,075 to 5,555 kilometers. Its advanced cockpit design provides pilots with an exceptional flying experience, while its low noise levels and fresh cabin air quality ensure a comfortable journey for passengers.

More than 200 aircraft of these two models have been delivered, operating on more than 800 routes and facilitating more than 36 million passenger trips.

Currently, Southeast Asia represents the most promising and mature overseas market for the COMAC's aircraft, Qi Qi, a veteran market watcher, told the Global Times on Tuesday.

Demand for the C909 aircraft in the Southeast Asian market is relatively strong. Southeast Asian airlines are pursuing a differentiated route compared with other planemakers such as Airbus and Boeing, which presents opportunities for the company, Qi added.

The COMAC also said that it places great emphasis on the Southeast Asian aviation market.

In recent years, the C909 aircraft has entered service in Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam, with a total of nine aircraft operated by TransNusa, Lao Airlines, and VietJet Air. These aircraft have collectively opened more than 20 routes and facilitated more than 700,000 passenger trips, the company told the Global Times.

June 28, 2025 marked the ninth anniversary of the commercial operation of China's domestically developed regional jetliner C909.

China's homegrown C909 aircraft has safely transported more than 30 million passenger trips, with a total of 175 aircraft delivered to date, accounting for 60 percent of China's regional jet market, and it is also operating in 12 countries overseas, the People's Daily reported on December 15, citing data from the COMAC.

The COMAC said that for the first time in Southeast Asia, a C909 medical aircraft equipped with ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical facilities was displayed. 

The C909 medical aircraft is modified from the base model, with its cabin layout adaptable to various needs. It is designed to meet multiple application scenarios, including medical assistance, patient transfer, and the transportation of medical rescue teams, said the COMAC.

At the airshow on Tuesday, COMAC said that it has signed a deal for six of its C909 firefighting aircraft with Shanxi Victory General Aviation, which includes three firm orders and three commitments of intent.

The C909 firefighting aircraft is engineered to operate across diverse terrains. It features a water tank capable of carrying a maximum payload of 10 tons and it can accommodate up to 19 personnel. The aircraft received its airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in December 2025.