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Laos government reaches agreement with COMAC on investment in Lao Airlines
November 14th 2025
Laos government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) regarding the OEM’s investment into Lao Airlines. Read More » Under the deal, COMAC will acquire a 49% stake in national carrier while the government retains a 51% majority, The Laotian Times reported. The collaboration builds on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in October 2024 and follows the addition of COMAC C919 aircraft to Lao Airlines’ fleet in April 2025 under a lease agreement. Negotiations initially involved COMAC seeking a majority stake, but the Lao government opted to renegotiate to retain control. An independent audit and valuation of Lao Airlines’ assets is currently underway to finalize the agreement. It was revealed that as part of the partnership, Lao authorities and COMAC are drafting a business improvement plan for the airline, which will be submitted to the government for approval. “The partnership also involves integrating COMAC aircraft into Lao Airlines’ operations, a process that began in April 2025 with the C909 jet, supported by COMAC teams in training, maintenance, and operational planning,” the local media reported.
