Articles tagged “COMAC”

China’s New Commericial Jet Won’t Threaten Airbus or Boeing

China’s New Commericial Jet Won’t Threaten Airbus or Boeing

Dong Lyu and Bruce Einhorn, Bloomberg

It seems unlikely any airline in the Americas, Australia or Europe will take a chance on an unproven airplane. But China is a large market so that bodes well for the C919. And maybe once the aircraft is proven — if it ever is — airlines elsewhere will take a closer look.

1 year ago

Can a Chinese Manufacturer Challenge Airbus and Boeing?

Can a Chinese Manufacturer Challenge Airbus and Boeing?

Dong Lyu, Bloomberg

Three decades ago, few analysts thought Airbus could challenge Boeing, and now the two manufacturers essentially have a duopoly, so it's probably best not to sell COMAC short. But the company has a lot to accomplish before it will match its larger competitors.

2 years ago