The power of semi-public negotiation is one of O’Leary’s ultimate calling cards. Sorting the Beijing bluster from credible consideration is a challenge – but that’s all part of the plan.
China’s ambitions for COMAC to rival Airbus and Boeing will probably take decades to achieve. One of the largest aircraft lessors in the world said it currently wouldn’t buy a COMAC commercial aircraft.
China's state-owned plane maker is presenting the COMAC C919 on the international stage with high hopes of stealing market share from Airbus and Boeing.