Aircraft
Latest ARJ21 Order Boosts Comac’s Export Prospects
An agreement to place a firm order for 30 ARJ21s by Everbright Group targets operators in Southeast Asia.
OTT Airlines became the ARJ21's latest operator when it flew its initial commercial service between Shanghai and Beijing last month. Comac hopes a new deal with Everbright Group's leasing arm covering up to 60 ARJ21s will next help it establish a presence in Southeast Asia. (Photo: Comac)
OTT Airlines became the ARJ21's latest operator when it flew its initial commercial service between Shanghai and Beijing last month. Comac hopes a new deal with Everbright Group's leasing arm covering up to 60 ARJ21s will next help it establish a presence in Southeast Asia. (Photo: Comac)

China Aviation Leasing, a subsidiary of state-owned China Everbright Group, inked an agreement with Comac on Friday for the firm order of 30 ARJ21-700 regional jets and options on another 30 worth a total of $2.28 billion at list prices. Comac via its WeChat account said the latest order will boost the development of China's domestic sector and pave the way for entry into Southeast Asia’s emerging markets. Plans call for the two groups to build an overseas base to support jet operations; however, they did not disclose specific terms of the deal or expected delivery schedules.


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