COMAC's C919 Makes International Debut at Singapore Airshow, Signaling China's Aviation Ambitions
Airbus welcomes competition as COMAC's C919 jet, China's first domestically developed passenger plane, showcases at the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant step in China's push into the global aviation market.
- COMAC's C919, China's first domestically developed passenger jet, made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant milestone for Chinese aviation.
- Airbus Asia-Pacific’s president, Anand Stanley, welcomes the competition from COMAC, stating that competition benefits all players in the aviation manufacturing sector.
- The C919 is positioned as an alternative to Airbus and Boeing jets, with over 1,000 orders mostly from Chinese airlines and lessors, despite facing certification challenges in Western markets.
- Airbus aims to produce the world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft by 2035, highlighting a focus on sustainability in aviation.
- Chinese officials seek foreign investment in the country's aerospace industry, leveraging the C919's debut to attract attention to China's growing aviation sector.
CNA 
South China Morning Post 
