Group 1 - Capital A's CEO expressed interest in purchasing China's COMAC C919 during the Belt and Road Forum, marking AirAsia as the first foreign airline to engage in discussions with COMAC regarding the C919 [1] - AirAsia is not the first airline to show interest in the C919; Ryanair and Ethiopian Airlines have previously expressed interest in the aircraft [1][3] - The likelihood of AirAsia introducing the C919 in the short term is low due to its current fleet strategy, which focuses on a simplified fleet of Airbus aircraft [3][5] Group 2 - AirAsia's fleet consists entirely of Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, which helps simplify maintenance and reduce costs, a common strategy among low-cost carriers [3][5] - The introduction of a new aircraft type would require significant operational changes, including training and maintenance adjustments, which may not align with AirAsia's current operational model [3][5] - Recent orders from AirAsia for Airbus A321XLR indicate a preference for aircraft that fit its existing operational model, suggesting that the interest in C919 may be a negotiating tactic with Airbus [7][8] Group 3 - COMAC recently secured a significant order for 20 C909 aircraft from Cambodia's national airline, with 10 confirmed orders, marking a milestone in the export of Chinese aircraft [9][11] - The C909's introduction to Cambodia's airline fleet is expected to modernize its operations and improve its overall fleet situation [11][12] - The order from Cambodia is seen as a strategic move for COMAC to establish a foothold in the Southeast Asian market, which is a key area for its international expansion [11][12]