The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
The plane is designed to compete with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX and is increasingly targeting markets beyond China. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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At the Singapore Airshow, China’s state-owned planemaker Comac is actively positioning itself as a rival to Airbus and Boeing, particularly in the rapidly expanding Asia-Pacific aviation market. This move comes as airlines in the region face significant delivery delays and supply chain issues from established manufacturers.
- Comac's C919 passenger jet flew to Singapore for its first trip outside Chinese territory two years ago.
- The C919 is designed to compete with the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX.
- IATA Director General Willie Walsh predicts Comac will be a global competitor alongside Boeing and Airbus in 10 to 15 years.
- Comac has delivered over 200 C909 and C919 jets, with about 25% operated by airlines in Laos, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
- European certification for the C919 could take until 2028 or even 2031.
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