Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight
Summary
China’s Comac C919 passenger jet will make its first international flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking a step in China’s attempt to compete with Boeing and Airbus in commercial aviation. The plane has operated domestically in China since 2023 but still relies on many parts made outside China and faces challenges in matching global leaders.Key Facts
- The C919 is a Chinese-made passenger jet similar in size to the Boeing 737.
- Its first international flight is scheduled from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
- The jet has been used on domestic Chinese flights since 2023.
- Comac, the maker of the C919, is a state-owned Chinese company.
- More than half of the parts for the C919 come from suppliers in the United States and other countries.
- The U.S. has restricted exports of certain components to Comac amid ongoing trade tensions.
- China aims to develop its own large commercial aircraft as a matter of national security.
- In 2023, Comac delivered only 15 C919 jets, below its target of 75.
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