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China's C919 Jet Hit by US Export Curbs as Trade Tensions Delay Deliveries

China's C919 jet faces delivery delays due to U.S. export restrictions and ongoing trade tensions.

International Business Times

China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies amid US-China trade tensions

China's ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies

The Independent UK

Ryanair threatens to 'reassess' a $30 billion Boeing order after getting U.S. flak for considering China's COMAC jets

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is the latest aviation chief executive to consider COMAC as an alternative to the Boeing-Airbus duopoly.

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Boeing Faces Fresh Crisis With US-China Trade War

US aviation giant Boeing, fresh off a crippling labor dispute and quality control crisis, has now found itself drawn into the escalating trade conflict between Washington and Beijing.

International Business Times

China's Concorde: What we know about the planned C949 jet that could revive supersonic air travel

Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer.

Euronews

Airbus And Boeing Supremacy Secure Despite Turbulence

Boeing's safety troubles and the Airbus scramble to ramp up production should have left a gap for smaller rivals to challenge their dominatiion of the commercial airliner market.

International Business Times

Airbus is slashing costs and halting hiring after a potential bounce back from Boeing and tough Chinese competition on the cards

Airbus will now "concentrate our efforts on the fundamentals" as rising costs, supply chain snarls and competition catch up with it.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wants a new competitor to Airbus and Boeing—but think it’s 'unlikely' China’s COMAC fills the gap

"We need more competition in the aerospace business," Kirby said during an aviation podcast interview.

Fortune

COMAC Expands Global Reach, Targets Saudi Arabia For Growth

COMAC targets Saudi Arabia to capitalize on the country's aviation growth and strengthen its global presence.

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Europe Regulator To Take Time Approving China Jet

EASA's thorough evaluation process for COMAC aircraft ensures safety compliance with European standards.

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China's C919 Jet Makes International Debut At Singapore Airshow

The C919 jet by COMAC faces challenges in international certification and market competitiveness despite its positive reception at the Singapore Airshow.

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COMAC Shines Bright At Singapore Airshow

COMAC's impressive showcase at the Singapore Airshow demonstrates its growing influence and competitiveness in the global aviation market.

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Tibet Airlines Orders 40 C919, 10 ARJ21 Jets From COMAC

Tibet Airlines orders 50 jets from COMAC at Singapore Airshow, showcasing commitment to modern fleet expansion.

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Made-in-China Airliner Seeks Buyers At Singapore Airshow

China's first domestically produced passenger jet was presented at Asia's biggest airshow, which opened in Singapore on Tuesday, as Beijing seeks to woo international buyers.

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China steps up competition with first international flight of homegrown aircraft

China's domestically produced passenger jet, the C919, made its debut outside the mainland on Wednesday in Hong Kong. The flight is a step for China towards competing with international aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus.

The Independent UK

China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong

Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft

The Times of India

Lucknow based PTC Industries to manufacture casting parts for Safran’s LEAP engine powering single aisle jet

LUCKNOW: Taking city of Nawab on the map world of aviation, Lucknow based super critical component maker for aerospace, PTC Industries, will forge casting parts for French Safran’s LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines, that will power single aisle jets such as European Airbus A320 neo, US Boeing 737 MAX…

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The Chinese jet threatening the Boeing-Airbus duopoly makes its first commercial flight

The C919 is designed to compete with Boeing's 737 Max and Airbus's A320—but initial production of the Chinese jet will be slow.

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Evening Standard

China’s first domestically-made passenger jet takes flight

The jet took off on Sunday morning from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and landed less than two hours later in Beijing with 130 passengers on board

The Independent UK

China's 1st domestically made passenger plane completes maiden commercial flight

China’s first domestically made passenger jet has flown its maiden commercial flight, as China looks to compete with industry giants such as Boeing and Airbus in the global aircraft market

Bangkok Post

China Eastern launches new homegrown narrow-body jet

BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China Eastern Airlines on Sunday sent the country's narrow-body jet C919 on its first commercial flight, marking the homegrown plane's entry into passenger service and a milestone for China's efforts to become more self-reliant.

The Independent UK

Chinese maker announces 300 orders for new jetliner

A state-owned Chinese commercial jet manufacturer says it has secured orders for 300 of its first long-range jetliners from Chinese leasing companies

Tribune News Service

Boeing’s China orders dry up on US tensions in boost for Airbus

China has traditionally split aircraft orders evenly between Airbus SE and Boeing Co. Recently though, there’s been a shift against the American half of the world’s planemaking duopoly.

Reuters

China test flies first home-grown C919 jet to be delivered - Xinhua

China on Saturday completed a test flight of the country's first C919 jetliner to be delivered, the official Xinhua news agency said.

The Guardian - AU

University students and staff face increasing threats, foreign interference inquiry finds

Report singles out Chinese-government funded Confucius Institutes and recruitment drives encouraging Australian researchers to work with overseas universities

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