The COMAC C919 stole the limelight at the Singapore Airshow and went on a demonstration tour of Southeast Asia, but it will still be a hard sell outside of China for now, says Endau Analytics’ Shukor Yusof.
China's COMAC C919 flies during an aerial display at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, Feb 20, 2024. the C919, developed by state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
But that has not stopped COMAC from creating anxiety and curiosity in an industry dominated by Airbus and Boeing. One likely candidate for the C919 is Indonesia’s TransNusa, a small family-owned operator currently deploying two ARJ21 in its fleet which also includes three Airbus A320.The C919’s biggest draw is its price. Officially, COMAC is peddling it at US$100 million, close to what Airbus and Boeing are offering for their planes.
Others say its weight – several tonnes heavier than the Airbus A320 and thus, less fuel-efficient – and limited range make the C919 unattractive.
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