Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has secured an agreement for up to six firefighting variants of the C909 aircraft at Singapore Airshow 2026.
According to reports on February 3, 2026, COMAC signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Shanxi Victory General Aviation for three C909s, with an option to purchase three more.
According to Aviacionline, the C909 firefighter can carry 10 metric tons of water or retardant and can accommodate 19 people onboard.
The C909 received certification approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in December 2025.
The C909 can be adapted for a variety of missions including medical rescue, freighter services and also operate as an emergency rescue command aircraft.
COMAC said on Tuesday that it participated in the Singapore Airshow 2026 held at the Changi Exhibition Centre, showcasing the C909 and C919 aircraft and further deepening exchanges and cooperation with partners. During the airshow, the C919 aircraft, the C909 medical aircraft,… pic.twitter.com/pZERIF4I7V
— Global Times (@globaltimesnews) February 3, 2026
COMAC is showcasing a C909 and C919 at Singapore Airshow with the C909 configured as a medical aircraft with ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical facilities. Indonesian airline TransNusa is also displaying one of its C909s.
The C909 aircraft traditionally has a layout of 78 to 97 seats and a range of 2,225 to 3,700 kilometers. More than 170 C909 aircraft have been delivered to domestic and foreign customers.
Pilots working for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have recently been conducting test flights of the larger C919 commercial airliner in Shanghai.
The flights form part of COMAC’s bid to have the C919 certified by Western regulators and open new business avenues in foreign markets.
