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Vietnam Opens to Chinese-made Aircraft

VietJet Air plans to lease up to 10 Chinese-made C909 regional jets through a deal with a Chinese leasing firm, marking a step forward for China’s Comac as it s

Akhyari Hananto

April 21, 2026 6:24 AM GMT+7

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VietJet Air plans to lease up to 10 Chinese-made C909 regional jets through a deal with a Chinese leasing firm, marking a step forward for China’s Comac as it seeks to compete with Airbus and Boeing abroad. The agreement followed high-level talks between Chinese and Vietnamese leaders and builds on earlier leases that already put the aircraft into service in Vietnam. The C909, a short-haul jet with up to 97 seats, supports VietJet’s expansion of regional routes, especially between Vietnam and China, while also opening the door for deeper cooperation in aircraft technology, financing, and supply chains between the two countries.

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