IATA warns replacement rates are lagging while Beijing works to strengthen support for its home-grown airliner

Regulatory delays coincide with efforts to boost domestic jet's global prospects amid production challenges

Vietnamese carrier expands use of Chinese-built aircraft after wet-lease operations

European regulator expands presence in Shanghai as COMAC pushes for approval of jet competing with Boeing 737 and Airbus A320

Chinese regulator joins design work as manufacturer advances testing and secures avionics partner

Executives cite certification timelines, supply chain exposure and production limits as key constraints

Deal with Shanxi Victory General Aviation includes three firm orders and three commitments

Shortened version of the C919 was photographed in a pre-flight preparation area at COMAC’s Shanghai facility, indicating early testing activity

Moves seen as key step toward overseas sales amid production and supply-chain constraints

New C919-800 variant to carry up to 200 passengers and aims to compete with the Airbus A321neo