Comac 919 Exhibit Makes International Debut at Asian Aerospace '09

Friday 21st August, 2009

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is committed to a major exhibit at Asian Aerospace ‘09, with the new C919 airliner mock-up taking centre stage with its international debut outside China. The 150 seat C919 airliner is China’s most ambitious commercial aerospace programme and will be undertaken in co-operation with international partners from Asia, Europe and the United States.

The C919 programme was launched in November 2008, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter airline service in 2016. Extended range, cargo and corporate versions of the aircraft will be developed at later dates. The C919 passenger airliner will offer improved passenger comfort and operating economics compared to current generation of 150 seat airliners and will compete directly in international markets with the established Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 models.

COMAC is a state owned limited liability company established with the approval of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

For more information, please contact:
Richard Thiele
Head of Global Sales
Aerospace & Aviation
International Sales Group
Reed Exhibitions
United Kingdom
Tel: +44(0) 208 910 7821
E-mail: Richard.thiele@reedexpo.co.uk