COMAC's Bold Ambitions: Navigating the Skies Amid Trade Tensions
China's COMAC signed key deals at the Paris Airshow, indicating its intention to continue using foreign parts for its planes, despite U.S. export restrictions. COMAC aims to compete globally with major players like Airbus and Boeing, but still faces hurdles in certifications from foreign aviation regulators.
China's COMAC has made significant strides at the Paris Airshow by signing deals with two Western suppliers for a planned twin-aisle plane. This move signals that COMAC intends to continue utilizing foreign components on its aircraft, even as the U.S. imposes restrictions on component exports.
The U.S. trade war with Beijing has seen Washington curtail exports of some aerospace parts crucial for COMAC's C919 and C909 jets. The situation highlights a vulnerability in China's aviation sector, which relies heavily on foreign materials for its jet designs.
Competing against industry giants like Airbus and Boeing remains COMAC's goal, despite operational constraints primarily within China. Notably, its jets lack certification from European and U.S. regulators, a significant barrier to entering these lucrative markets.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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