# COMAC C909 regional jet rollout

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/comac-c909-regional-jet-rollout
> Updated: 2026-08-09T12:08:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

By late June 2026, COMAC celebrated a decade of service for its C909 regional jet, noting that roughly 186‑187 aircraft have been built and that the type now makes up about 70% of China’s regional jet fleet, operating hundreds of daily flights across more than 180 Chinese cities. The jet has also begun to serve routes abroad, with operators in Indonesia, Laos and Vietnam running the aircraft on multiple international services.

In mid‑July 2026, the expansion continued when Cambodia’s national carrier, Air Cambodia, signed a purchase agreement for 20 C909s, becoming the first foreign flag carrier to acquire the model in bulk. The deal includes cooperation on aviation infrastructure, training and maintenance, signaling a push to modernise Cambodia’s civil aviation and deepen regional adoption of the Chinese jet.

As the aircraft expands into Southeast Asian markets, including Indonesia and Brunei, technical details have highlighted its reliance on a global supply chain. While marketed with independent intellectual property, approximately 85% of the C909's components are imported. US suppliers provide roughly 60% of these parts, including engines from General Electric and avionics from Collins Aerospace, alongside contributions from French and Ukrainian firms. This high level of Western technological dependence represents a potential production risk if export restrictions or sanctions are applied.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Air Cambodia to purchase 20 COMAC C909 aircraft

Air Cambodia will purchase 20 COMAC C909 aircraft by July 2026, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese regional jets in Southeast Asia despite heavy reliance on Western components.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-cambodia-to-purchase-20-comac-c909-aircraft

### 2026-07-18: Cambodia's Air Cambodia signs deal for 20 Chinese COMAC C909 jets

Air Cambodia signed a July 17 deal in Shanghai to buy 20 COMAC C909 jets, the first bulk purchase by a foreign flag carrier, with deliveries slated for late 2026 and extensive cooperation on training and ops.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cambodias-air-cambodia-signs-deal-for-20-chinese-comac-c909-jets

### 2026-06-28: COMAC C909 Regional Jet Celebrates 10 Years, Dominates Chinese Market

COMAC's C909 marks a decade in service, covering 70% of China's regional jet fleet with 186 aircraft, 37 million passengers and expanding to Indonesia, Laos and Vietnam.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/comac-c909-regional-jet-celebrates-10-years-dominates-chinese-market

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