China’s COMAC Seals Cambodia Deal For Up To 20 C909 Jets

China’s COMAC says Air Cambodia signed an MoU for 10 C909 jets plus 10 options as Phnom Penh’s new airport opens.
COMAC C909 (ARJ21) at Beijing Capital Airport, April 22, 2025. Photo: Ichiro Ohara/The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP.

China’s COMAC said Cambodia’s flag carrier signed a memorandum of understanding for 10 C909 jets, with options for 10 more. The agreement could become the aircraft’s largest overseas order.

The signing took place in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Tuesday. COMAC said the two sides would cooperate on aircraft introduction, operational support, and industry development.

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