COMAC, the Chinese aerospace manufacturer aiming to challenge the long-standing Airbus-Boeing duopoly, is making significant advancements in the global aviation sector.
With its flagship C919 narrow-body aircraft, COMAC is gaining attention not just in Asia but also from Western airlines looking to diversify their fleets. While no firm orders have yet materialized from carriers like Ryanair, signs of growing interest are clear—hinting at a possible turning point in international aviation dynamics.
Ryanair Eyes COMAC’s C919: A Potential Game-Changer?
Ryanair, Europe’s biggest low-cost carrier, has shown growing interest in COMAC’s C919. Known for operating an all-Boeing fleet, Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has expressed openness to purchasing Chinese-made jets—provided the price and performance meet expectations. His recent comments reaffirm Ryanair’s pragmatic approach: “I don’t care who makes them—whether it’s Boeing, Airbus, or COMAC. As long as the price is right, we’d buy it.”
O’Leary noted that while the C919 may not significantly impact the market until the 2030s, COMAC’s entry offers welcome competition that could help ease the global aircraft backlog currently burdening Airbus and Boeing. Notably, Ryanair had already shown interest in Chinese-built aircraft back in 2011 when it partnered with COMAC on early design discussions—a sign of long-term strategic consideration.
COMAC’s Global Push and Certification Challenge
The C919 is designed to rival Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’s A320, and while currently certified only within China, COMAC is aggressively working toward European approval. The aircraft’s international appeal depends heavily on certifications from aviation bodies like the EASA. Test flights and audits are reportedly underway, showing COMAC’s commitment to achieving global regulatory standards.
Check our books :
Aircraft Encyclopedia: Discover the World of Aerospace: A Vibrant Guide to Airplane Parts and Functions
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXDZL7BY
Airline Marketing Mock Questions & Answers
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DK1TFSGB
Indian Aviation Law & Regulations: This textbook covers the basics of civil aviation, with a focus on Indian and international aviation laws and regulations.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6GXVLZM
Airline Travel and Tourism Management Mock Questions and Answers
www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKTRJPC2
Airline Travel and Tourism Management: Studying the airline and travel tourism industry involves learning about how airlines operate, their terminology.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2XZ5WS4
Airline Marketing: The fundamental concepts of airline industry marketing strategy
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGCHZ7HL
Airport strategic planning - Vol 1: The fundamental concept of learning Airport Strategic Planning & Development
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL3HZVSP
The Magical Flight of Airplanes : Children's airplane science facts: Illustrated books delve into a variety of airplane stories and their significance.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRKL1FQL
Follow us on social sites
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jetlinemarve...
Twitter: twitter.com/jetline_marvel
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jetlinemarv...
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UChub...
www.jetlinemarvel.net
Website : www.jetlinemarvel.net
Which is better? Airbus A320 neo or Boeing 737-8 max
youtube.com/watch?v=WwjfF...
The Most Powerful Passports Of 2019
youtube.com/watch?v=O-XOY...
Which is Bigger ? Antonov AN225 vs Airbus A380
youtube.com/watch?v=kKAcH...
Luxurious Helicopter cabin tour : Part 5
youtube.com/watch?v=L3Ihe...
Top SIX Airlines in India - 2019 : by its Market share, Punctuality , Fleet size, Destinations.
Baltic Aviation Academy, TRTO, Type rating training, Full Flight Simulator, FFS, Airbus A320, A320, Cold and Dark, Cockpit, Airplane, Pilot, ATPL, Simulator
youtube.com/watch?v=qrVbD...
The 10 Best Airports In The World In 2019: Skytrax Awards
youtube.com/watch?v=P0pZY...
HAL Helicopter Ambulance displays at Aero-India 2019
youtube.com/watch?v=ODJex...
Jetline Marvel
コメント