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AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

COMAC ARJ21

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationBusiness, Cargo, Passenger medium
Final assembly Shanghai (Pudong)
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Short-medium range regional aircraft, the first domestically manufactured Chinese passenger airliner.

Features a new supercritical wing design with a 25 degree sweepback and winglets, T-tail, tricycle retractable landing gears, Pro Line 21 avionics and twin GE CF34 engines pod mounted mounted on rear fuselage.

Seats 90 (-700) to 115 (-900) passengers seated in rows of 5 with 2 flight crew and 2 cabin attendants.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
COMAC ARJ21 2000 / 2008 Original baseline variant ARJ21-700 seats 78-90 passengers with standard and long-range versions. Includes a freighter version ARJ21-700F; corporate large business jet, CBJ or ARJ21-700B; medical emergency service version, ARJ21 MES; and stretched version for 115 passengers, ARJ21-900.

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: COMAC CBJ

Supply chain

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Management Professional Services (1)
Design Design (3)
Materials Composites (1) Metals (1)
Components Actuation (1) Electrical Components (4) Fasteners (1) Lighting (1) Mechanical Components (7) Passive Electronic Components (1) Structural Components (5) Valves (2) Windows & Glass (1)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (7) Cabin Interiors (3) Crew Seating (1) Environmental Systems (4) Fluid Power (2) Landing Assemblies (5) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (2) Safety & Security Systems (4)
Avionics Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (1) Flight and Data Management (3) Imaging and Visual Systems (2) Indicators and Instruments (1)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (5) Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (4) Engine Components (7) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (1)
Production Manufacturing Services (3) Measurement (1) Tools (1)
Testing Test Equipment (1) Test Services (1)
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Management / Professional Services

Flatirons EMEA A/S Analysis | News Technical Manuals: iSpec2200 technical publication solution

Design / Design

Antonov ASTC Analysis Design Services: Design of supercritical wing section (ARJ21-700)
Fokker Techniek BV Analysis | News Design Services: Development of business jet variant
HAECO Private Jet Solutions Analysis | News Interior Design Services: Cabin industrial design and concept drawings

Materials / Composites

Evonik Operations Gmbh Analysis | News Foam Core Composites: Rohacell foam core

Materials / Metals

Arconic Corporation, Davenport Works Analysis Aluminium: Heat treated sheet & plate alloys

Components / Actuation

Collins Aerospace, Actuation Systems Analysis Mechanical Actuators: Flap/slat actuation and control system

Components / Electrical Components

Collins Aerospace, Interior Systems Analysis Radio Frequency Cable: Cables and trays
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis | News Rectifiers: Transformer rectifier units
Fokker Techniek Analysis | News Wire Harnesses: Electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS)
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Static Dischargers:

Components / Fasteners

LISI Aerospace Analysis Fasteners: Fasteners

Components / Lighting

Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Exterior lighting systems; Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Interior lighting systems

Components / Mechanical Components

Bell-Memphis, Inc. Analysis Turnbuckles: Control cable turnbuckles
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Engine Control Quadrants: Throttle control module
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Windshield Wipers: Rosemount windshield heater and wipers (ARJ21-700)
Hartwell Corp. Analysis | News Latches: Nacelle hold-open rods & rate control device on CF34-10A engines
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Ice Protection/Prevention Equipment: De-icing system (ARJ21-700)
Safran Ventilation Systems (was Technofan) Analysis Fans: Fans & valves
Voss Industries Inc. Analysis Clamps: Clamps, flanges, clamping, coupling and ducting products

Components / Passive Electronic Components

Vector Informatik GmbH Analysis Data Bus: Bus interface for CAN

Components / Structural Components

AJR Industries, Inc. Analysis Precision Machined Parts: Machined housings
Arconic Corporation, Davenport Works Analysis Metal & Alloy Extrusions: Alloy extrusions for wing & fuselage stringers, floor beams & seat tracks
AVIC Chenfei Commercial Aircraft Corp. Analysis Precision Machined Parts: Entire nose (including flight deck) (ARJ21-700)
Otto Fuchs KG Analysis Metal & Alloy Forgings: Forgings
TITAL GmbH Analysis Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings

Components / Valves

CESA / Heroux Devtek Spain Analysis Valves: Hot air non-return valve
The Lee Company Analysis Solenoid Valves: ; Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves:

Components / Windows & Glass

Saint-Gobain Sully Analysis Windows: Opening windows (ARJ21-700); Windshields: (ARJ21-700)

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

AVIC SAC Commercial Aircraft Company Ltd Analysis | News Empennages: Tailcone, fin, rudder (ARJ21-700)
AVIC XAC Commercial Aircraft Co., Ltd. (AVIC XCAC) (was Xi'an Aircraft Industry) Analysis | News Wings: Wings (including moving surfaces) (ARJ21-700); Fuselage Sections: Front/centre/rear fuselage barrels (ARJ21-700)
Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd. Analysis | News Nose Cones: Nose assembly
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Fly-by-Wire Systems: Fly-by-wire flight control system (ARJ21-700)
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Bleed Air Systems: (ARJ21-700)
Parker Aerospace Control Systems Analysis Fly-by-Wire Systems: Fly-by-wire control actuation system
Zhejiang Xizi Aviation Industry Co., Ltd. Analysis Aircraft Doors: APU & RAT door assembly

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Beijing Andawell Technology Co. Ltd. Analysis Catering Equipment & Supplies:
F. List GmbH Analysis | News Aircraft Interiors: Exclusive interiors, developed in partnership with Fokker Services
FACC AG Analysis | News Aircraft Interiors: Development & production of complete passenger cabin and flight deck (ARJ21-700)

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Safran Seats France (Zodiac) Analysis Crew Seating: Crew seats (ARJ21-700)

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

3M (MTI Polyfab) Analysis Thermal Insulation: Thermal & acoustic insulation systems
AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Ltd. Analysis | News Cabin Heaters: Modular aircraft heaters
Evac GmbH Analysis Waste Water Systems: (ARJ21-700); Water Systems: (ARJ21-700)
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Air Conditioning Equipment: Air management system (ARJ21-700)

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

NEIAS Parker Aero Systems & Equipment Analysis Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: (ARJ21-700)
The Lee Company Analysis Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. Analysis Tyres:
Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) Co. Ltd. Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear strut
Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Tricycle landing gear system (ARJ21-700); Brake System Components: Braking system (ARJ21-700); Aircraft Wheels: ; Tyres:
Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation Analysis Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Brake control system
Sensata Technologies, Inc. Analysis Landing Gear Controls: Steering handwheel

Airframe Systems / Oxygen Systems & Equipment

Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Oxygen Systems:
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Division Analysis Oxygen Systems: PSU oxygen system

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

AD Aerospace Limited Analysis | News Aircraft Security Equipment: Vu 123 system Flight Deck Entry Video Surveillance System
BaseWest Analysis Emergency Lighting Systems: Escape slide lighting systems and applicable test equipment, battery packs and wiring harnesses
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems (Kidde) Analysis Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Engine & APU fire extinguishing; fire protection system (ARJ21-700)
Safran Aerosystems Evacuation (Air Cruisers) Analysis Evacuation Systems: Emergency evacuation system (ARJ21-700)

Avionics / Avionic Components

Eaton Electrical Sensing & Controls Division Analysis Control Panels: Cockpit lighting controls; cockpit panel assemblies (ARJ21-700)

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Radio Communications Equipment: VHF-4000 voice/data receiever, RIU-4000 radio interface unit (ARJ21-700)

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Avionics Management Systems: Pro Line 21 integrated avionics system (ARJ21-700); Flight Management Systems: FMS-4200 (ARJ21-700)
Safran Electronics & Defense (Components) Analysis Cockpit Control Systems: Flight deck control system (ARJ21-700)
Teledyne Controls Analysis | News Health & Usage Monitoring: REal Time Monitoring System (RTMS)

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Astronics PECO Inc Analysis Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS): Enhanced vision systems
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Weather Mapping Radar: Solid-state weather radar

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: AHS-3000 attitude heading reference system (ARJ21-700)

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Collins Aerospace, Power Systems Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: APS 2600 APU
Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis APU Components: APU mounts
ITT AcousticFab Analysis APU Components: APU inlet & exhaust silencers
Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: APS2600 APU (ARJ21-700)
Woodward, Inc. Analysis APU Components: APU door system (ARJ21-700)

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Saft Analysis | News Nickel-Cadmium Batteries:

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Collins Aerospace, Electric Power Systems Analysis | News Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: Electrical, APU and high lift
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis | News Power Distribution Equipment: DC power subsystem
ECE Analysis Power Distribution Equipment: Power electrical distribution box; power contactors
Judd Wire Inc. Analysis Electrical Wire & Cable: Insulated wire & cable

Power Systems / Engine Components

Aerotech Herman Nelson, Inc. Analysis Engine Preheaters: Portable heaters
AVIC SAC Commercial Aircraft Company Ltd Analysis | News Engine Pylons: (ARJ21-700)
Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils
IHI Corporation Analysis Engine Parts: Components for CF34 engine
Leonardo Analysis Engine Inlets: Inlet for CF34-10A engine (with Middle River Aircraft Systems)
Parker Meggitt Vibro-Meter Analysis Engine Health Monitoring: Engine vibration monitor and interface control (ARJ21-700)
Safran Aero Boosters Analysis Compressors: Low pressure compressors for CF34-10 engine; Oil Tanks: Oil tank & pressurizing valve

Power Systems / Engines

GE Aerospace Engines Analysis | News Turbofan Engines: (CF34-10 Series - COMAC ARJ21 - CF34-10A )

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

NEIAS Parker Aero Systems & Equipment Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: (ARJ21-700); Fuel Inerting Systems:

Production / Manufacturing Services

Parker FACRI Actuation Systems Analysis Final Assembly: Flight control products (ARJ21-700)
Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company (SAMC) Analysis | News Final Assembly:
Shijiazhuang Aircraft Industry Co. (SAIC) Analysis Final Assembly: (ARJ21-700)

Production / Measurement

Kahn Industries Inc./Kahn & Co Analysis Dynamometers: Hydraulic dynamometer for APU test

Production / Tools

Omega Technologies, Inc. Analysis Insertion/Removal Tools: Fastener installation & removal tools; hole drilling & preparation tools

Testing / Test Equipment

Vector Informatik GmbH Analysis Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Oscilloscope for CAN busline voltage; Electronic Analysers: Software tool for LRU & network analysis; Electric/Electronic Test Equipment: Software tool for measurement & calibration

Testing / Test Services

Parker FACRI Actuation Systems Analysis Testing Services: Testing for flight control products
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