Analysts say the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China would need to deliver at least 100 C919s a year to be on equal footing with Boeing and Airbus. Photo: Getty Images
Analysts say the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China would need to deliver at least 100 C919s a year to be on equal footing with Boeing and Airbus. Photo: Getty Images
Aviation

C919: China seen certifying passenger jet this year, but can the plane claim market share from Boeing and Airbus?

  • Success of the C919 is vital to both China’s technological development and its domestic aviation market
  • China’s continued ban on Boeing’s 737 MAX may come up in discussions among US and Chinese officials at their talks in Alaska this week

Analysts say the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China would need to deliver at least 100 C919s a year to be on equal footing with Boeing and Airbus. Photo: Getty Images
Analysts say the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China would need to deliver at least 100 C919s a year to be on equal footing with Boeing and Airbus. Photo: Getty Images
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