Comac Logo PNG
The COMAC logo showcases minimalism and abstractness. Smooth, even lines outline giants of the sky as they embark on long journeys. The emblem represents development and modern technologies leading the company toward a successful future.
Comac, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd, was officially established in May 2008 in Shanghai with backing from the Chinese state. The company brought together several aircraft manufacturing assets and was created as China’s national civil aircraft producer. Its role was tied to a broader effort to reduce reliance on foreign passenger jets and build domestic high-tech aviation capacity.
The ARJ21 regional jet became the first major program connected with Comac. However, its development had started in the early 2000s under AVIC. After Comac was formed, it took over the aircraft’s further development and completion. The ARJ21 prototype made its first flight on November 28, 2008. The program relied on foreign suppliers for key systems, including General Electric and Honeywell for engines and avionics.
The aircraft reached Chinese certification only in December 2014, after a long development and testing period. Commercial passenger service began in 2016 with Chengdu Airlines. While ARJ21 was moving toward service, Comac had already launched the C919 in 2008, a narrow-body jet aimed at the market dominated by the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families.
The C919 made its first flight in Shanghai on May 5, 2017, after years of technical and organizational work. CFM International, the General Electric and Safran joint venture, supplied its engines. Chinese certification was completed in September 2022, and China Eastern Airlines operated the first passenger flight in May 2023. Comac also took part in the CR929 wide-body project with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation under a 2017 agreement, while the ARJ21 entered a regional jet segment already shaped by Embraer’s E-Jet family.
Meaning and History
What is Comak?
China Commercial Aircraft Corporation, Ltd., or COMAC, is a state-owned aerospace company established on May 11, 2008. The corporation’s main business is the design and construction of large passenger airplanes, particularly those with a capacity of more than 150 passengers. The airline meets domestic and international air transportation needs with its state-of-the-art, large-capacity aircraft.
2008 – today
The logo uses the word “COMAC,” an abbreviation for “Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China.” The abbreviation is in bold blue font with horizontally elongated glyphs. The absence of serifs makes the inscription easy to read. Above the text, there is an abstract graphic composition consisting of three stripes: one blue and two green. They are arranged in the shape of a checkmark. This part of the emblem radiates visual lightness and dynamism, qualities usually associated with flying airplanes.
The blue symbolizes trust and reliability, qualities highly valued in the aviation industry. Green stripes symbolize environmental friendliness or innovation. The checkmark shape conveys positivity and finality, indicating that the company meets, and perhaps even exceeds, industry standards. The choice of horizontally elongated glyphs gives the design a sense of forward motion, which aligns well with the rapidly changing nature of the aerospace industry.