Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said Comac's "privileged access" to the Chinese market could let it sell aircraft to other countries as well.

Summary

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury acknowledged China’s Comac as a rising competitor, potentially transforming the Airbus-Boeing duopoly into a “triopoly.”

Comac’s C919, a single-aisle jet similar to the A320 and 737 Max, is gaining traction with over 1,000 orders, primarily in China.

While still awaiting US and EU certification, Comac is expanding internationally, engaging with Saudi and Brazilian airlines.

Its success hinges on scaling production amid supply chain challenges. Airbus, recognizing the threat, is increasing A320 production in China to maintain its competitive edge.

  • golli@lemm.eeEnglish
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    6 hours ago

    Can they really stop them from gaining traction? The Chinese domestic market over which they have no control and some third party allies like Brazil seem large enough to support them scaling up.

    They could go scorched earth with tariffs and export restrictions, but that would only hinder them in the medium term and make them double their efforts.