Dossier
C909
Coverage of C909 in the Nexus archive.
- Air China C909 hits bird as Chinese jets face growing ‘real-world’ tests
A Chinese-made C909 regional jet operated by Air China struck a large bird near Beijing Capital International Airport, causing minor damage to its nose and airframe. Experts indicated severe damage was unlikely, highlighting the model's ongoing real-world reliability tests as it expands domestic and international operations.
- Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang
China’s domestically made C909 regional jet, which struggles against Airbus and Boeing, is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang, with 30 aircraft operating on over 120 routes since June 2023.