China's C919 Aircraft Sets Stage for Industry Shake-Up as Regional Rivalry Intensifies
- THE CHINA NOW
- Dec 10, 2024
- 2 min read
Summary
As China's C919 passenger jet gains traction, local governments compete to secure contracts and investments.
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has signed contracts to produce over 360 planes, with 13 delivered so far.
Regional competition aims to strengthen China's aerospace supply chain and reduce reliance on Boeing and Airbus.
China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) is rapidly accelerating production of its C919 passenger jet, and local governments across the country are scrambling to secure contracts and investments tied to the program. With over 360 planes already ordered, the C919 project has triggered a fierce race among regional governments eager to capitalize on the opportunities it presents.
