First COMAC C909 for Lao Airlines

Lao Airlines has become the second operator outside of China of the COMAC C909 after receiving its maiden example on March 30. The aircraft, RDPL-34229 (c/n 10156), is on lease from the Chinese manufacturer and entered service with the flag carrier of Laos on April 12, flying between Vientiane and Pakse. Laotian authorities certified the jet on March 18. Lao AirlinesThe C909 has been configured with 90 seats in a single-class layout. COMAC will also assist the Laotian carrier with