FAQs
IBA's estimates point to COMAC grabbing 4% of global narrow-body deliveries, giving it a little over 1% of market share by 2030. While that may take years to ramp up thereafter, it's a start helped by Boeing's uncertainties and the appetite for travel.
What is the Chinese competitor to Boeing and Airbus? ›
The C919 is produced by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), a state-owned firm founded in 2008 to develop passenger airliners. The plane is considered an emerging competitor to Airbus' A320 and the Boeing 737.
Who has ordered the C919? ›
China Southern Airlines has ordered 100 home-made C919 aircraft from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the carrier said in a filing on Monday. It is the third large-scale order for the C919 following the previous orders made by Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
Is Boeing delivering to China? ›
Liu said the company has recently resumed deliveries of its 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner to China. The US plane-maker resumed deliveries of its best-selling 737 MAX jets to China in January, following the first direct delivery of a 787 Dreamliner at the end of 2023 since 2019.
Can COMAC compete with Boeing? ›
Despite the slew of positive developments, it's simply too early to tell if COMAC will be able to compete with Boeing-Airbus. For now, COMAC is reliant on capturing the domestic Chinese and Southeast Asian markets in order to establish market power before competing with Boeing and Airbus.
What engines does COMAC use? ›
And analysts have warned that upheaval in global supply chains could result in Comac's imports of jet engines hitting turbulent headwinds. The C919 uses LEAP-1C model engines made by CFM International, a joint venture between US-based GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines of France.
Is Airbus doing better than Boeing? ›
Airbus has outpaced Boeing for five straight years in plane orders and deliveries, and just reported a 28% quarterly increase in net profit.
Who sells more Boeing or Airbus? ›
Airbus last year topped Boeing for the fifth straight year in the orders race, with 2,094 net orders and 735 delivered planes. Boeing had 1,314 net orders and delivered 528 aircraft. Airbus currently leads Boeing in sales of large single-aisle planes 80%-20%, according to figures from Alton Aviation Consultancy.
What is the Big 3 China airlines? ›
The top three biggest airlines for domestic capacity in China are China Southern, China Eastern and Air China.
Has China built an aircraft carrier? ›
China's newest aircraft carrier, which just completed its maiden sea trials, appears to be a substantial improvement over its two predecessors. It's a modern flattop boasting far more capability than China's earlier takes on an older Soviet design.
What is the CJ-1000 engine? The CJ-1000 is a high-bypass turbofan jet engine being developed by the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) at its base in Shanghai, which is also home to the C919. The CJ abbreviation comes from Chang Jiang, the Chinese name for the Yangtze River.
Does China have jet fighters? ›
The People's Liberation Army Air Force operates a large and varied fleet of some 4,000 aircraft, of which around 2,566 are combat aircraft (fighter, attack, and bombers). According to FlightGlobal, China has the second-largest active combat aircraft fleet and the third-largest total aircraft fleet in the world.
Can China track US aircraft carriers? ›
-China's military, using inexpensive technologies and advanced artificial intelligence, has demonstrated the ability to track and potentially target these carriers with precision. Incidents like tracking the USS Ronald Reagan and USS Harry S.
Why is Boeing not delivering 787? ›
Boeing produced about five 787 jets a month in 2023. The company also ended the year with about 50 built, but undelivered jets in its inventory, a consequence of a year-long delivery pause starting in 2021 to fix quality problems. The current slowdown doesn't appear to be related to old issues.
Which country is the largest manufacturer of the Boeing airplanes? ›
Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the fourth-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2022 revenue and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing was founded by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington, on July 15, 1916.
Why is Embraer successful? ›
Brazil's Embraer is at the forefront of global aviation technology. Its pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation and excellence have enabled it to become one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, building jets for the commercial, executive and military markets.
Is the Dreamliner successful? ›
The Dreamliner is a successful aircraft, still in production with more than 1600 delivered or on order. The list price for a new Boeing 787-8 is $239 million dollars. Yet even as international travel opens again for these long-range aircraft, two Dreamliners barely ten years old are waiting for the wrecker's ball.
What is the most successful aircraft engine? ›
The world's best selling engine in aviation history
The CFM56®, developing 18,500 to 33,000 lb of thrust, set a standard in this market.
Is the A330 successful? ›
The global A330 fleet had accumulated more than 65 million flight hours since its entry into service. The A330 is the second most delivered wide-body airliner after the Boeing 777. It competes with the Boeing 767, smaller variants of the Boeing 777, and the 787.
