COMAC cuts C919 jet delivery targets by two-thirds for 2025 - reports

COMAC has revised its 2025 delivery targets for the C919 jet, reducing its planned output by two-thirds amid persistent supply chain constraints and reliance on US-made components, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.

The company now aims to deliver around 25 C919 aircraft this year, down from the previously expected 75 units. Earlier, COMAC had increased its goal from 50 to 75 jets, reflecting growing ambitions for its narrowbody program.

Supply chain challenges have been central to the revised targets. COMAC depends on US suppliers for critical components, such as engines and flight control systems. In July, a temporary disruption affected exports of Leap 1-C turbofans from GE Aerospace, further impacting the company’s production plans.

As of now, COMAC has delivered five C919 jets in 2025, all to Chinese airlines. The country’s three largest carriers had anticipated receiving a combined 32 aircraft by 2025, but the adjusted schedule may affect their fleet planning.

The C919 is designed to compete directly with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families, targeting both domestic and international markets. However, the aircraft has not yet received airworthiness certification from regulators outside China, which has limited its global sales prospects.

Despite solid sales within China, COMAC has yet to secure buyers for the C919 in Southeast Asia. The manufacturer has not commented on the latest production changes.

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