Key Takeaways

  • The COMAC C919 will attend its first Middle Eastern air show.
  • Aircraft has sold moderately well within China.
  • Supply chain delays affect Western manufacturers (Airbus and Boeing).
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Strategic Implications

This appearance may indicate COMAC’s confidence in the twinjet’s global appeal. The aircraft’s first international commercial flight is likely to take place in partner countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, suggesting a focus on expanding overseas markets.