Overview
- Air Cambodia and COMAC signed a memorandum of understanding in China covering 10 firm C909 orders with options for 10 more.
- The agreement remains preliminary rather than a finalized purchase contract, with delivery timelines, certification, and support arrangements still to be negotiated.
- A COMAC spokesperson said the deal reflects confidence in the C909’s ability to serve Cambodia’s fast-growing aviation sector.
- The C909 is a smaller regional jet designed for short- to medium-haul routes and was previously marketed as the ARJ21.
- The move adds Cambodia to a growing list of Southeast Asian customers for COMAC that includes Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, and Brunei.