Mongolia evaluates COMAC C919 for MIAT fleet renewal
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- Mongolia is considering the COMAC C919 for future fleet renewal of MIAT Mongolian Airlines after discussions with COMAC executives in Shanghai on September 24.
- The talks covered requirements for the aircraft to enter operation with the national carrier, with COMAC offering cooperation on operation, technical support, maintenance and personnel training, while Air China has already begun international C919 flights between Beijing and Ulaanbaatar.
Why it matters
Adopting the C919 could diversify MIAT's mixed fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 787‑9 aircraft and expand regional connectivity.
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