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Boeing and Airbus face competition from COMAC, China's aircraft manufacturer, with the C919 struggling due to limited sales outside of China, performance issues, and outdated technology, making it challenging to compete effectively in the commercial aircraft market.
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- Boeing and Airbus have faced challenges, creating a demand for a third competitor in the commercial aircraft market.
- COMAC's struggle to break the Boeing-Airbus duopoly is evident due to limited sales outside China, performance issues, and reliance on outdated technology, hindering its ability to compete effectively in the industry.
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COMAC struggles with limited sales outside China due to government ownership, performance issues, and reliance on outdated technology from Chinese suppliers.
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COMAC's C919 Struggles to Challenge Boeing-Airbus
- Boeing and Airbus have long dominated the commercial aircraft market, but Boeing's recent issues have disrupted the industry, leading to a need for a third competitor.
- COMAC, China's aircraft manufacturer, aims to challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, but struggles with limited sales outside of China due to government ownership and performance issues.
- While the C919 has garnered over 850 orders, most are from Chinese entities, highlighting a lack of independent customers.
- The C919 faces challenges in aircraft performance, with range and efficiency concerns stemming from reliance on outdated technology due to Chinese suppliers' limitations.
- The C919's Leap 1C engine, while part of an advanced family, is detuned and less efficient than Western rivals, impacting the plane's overall performance.
- COMAC's slow production rate, with only 10 planes built since 2011, hinders the C919's availability, making it unlikely to compete effectively with Boeing and Airbus in the near future.
