The CR929 is a wide-body, long-range commercial aircraft jointly developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Announced in 2014, the CR929 represents a collaboration between China and Russia to create a competitive offering in the wide-body aircraft market, challenging the dominance of Boeing and Airbus. The CR929 aims to accommodate approximately 280 to 300 passengers and has a projected range of around 12,000 kilometers. This twin-aisle aircraft is designed to incorporate advanced aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and passenger comfort features. The CR929 program brings together the expertise and resources of both countries, leveraging their manufacturing capabilities and technological prowess. It symbolizes the strategic partnership between China and Russia in the aerospace industry, promoting international cooperation and mutual development. With the CR929, COMAC and UAC aim to cater to the increasing demand for long-haul travel, offering a reliable and technologically advanced aircraft that meets the evolving needs of airlines and passengers worldwide.

Last month, it was reported that Russia is ceasing participation in the project due to sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine. There is still a lack of clarity about exactly what has happened and what this means.

The CR929 project is very far from completion and it's very questionable that China will shoulder all the development and essentially share the credit with Russia. However, they might be inclined to do that for geopolitical reasons.