A civil aviation specialist and SCMP reporters will discuss the global impact of China’s ambitions with its C919 jet, and more
Date and time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 10.30-11.30am HKT
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China’s aerospace ambitions are taking flight, with the homegrown C919 narrow-body jet expanding commercial operations and plans for the wide-body C929 aircraft under way. This ascent, spearheaded by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), seeds a potential shift in a global aviation market long dominated by Boeing and Airbus. The implications speak to China’s overall industrial development strategies, its quest for technological self-sufficiency and international trade dynamics.
However, this rapid ascent also brings to the forefront complex challenges about China’s ability to rival established players. How can Comac scale aircraft production when global supply chains are in flux, for example? How does it plan to attain Western certification and navigate fast-changing geopolitical currents?
