China positions C919 airliner to challenge Boeing and Airbus

Washington — China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer has faced industry skepticism over its claims that its latest passenger plane, the C919, can break the passenger jet duopoly of Boeing and Airbus. COMAC’s promotional tour in fast-growing aviation markets including Singapore, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia ended in Malaysia on Wednesday, China’s official Xinghua News Agency reported. … Read more

Chinese C919 jet on display at Singapore Airshow, but not ready to compete

Singapore – China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Air Show, attracting huge crowds of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it has a long way to go to compete with planes from market leaders Boeing and Airbus. Long way to go. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has … Read more