China is preparing to launch its first big passenger jet

It has the capability of putting up a fight against Airbus and Boeing soon.

For over 20 years, China has been importing planes manufactured by Boeing and Airbus.

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However, with its 2006 5-year plan, China wanted to start manufacturing large aircraft for its underserved market.

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For the first time, a Chinese airline is poised to challenge Boeing with one of its newest single-aisle airliners. China has already invested in this project with tens of billions of dollars and, for now, plans on releasing it by December.

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Aviation consultant Michael Boyd told Forbes that the C919 was old technology. It was worrying because it could hurt China’s carriers, which are highly dependent on the C919.

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China has poured billions into Comac, which only manufactures military planes. They do this so that they will be able to bring status and pride to China.

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China can create aircraft without error because of its tech and economic advancements.

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The majority of aircraft components are imported. However, 10% of suppliers are Chinese, and there are seven joint ventures with foreign partners.

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