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China’s C919: the first domestically produced passenger plane makes its international debut
China’s C919: the first domestically produced passenger plane makes its international debut
Since the coronavirus pandemic, international participation has increased as borders have fully reopened.
China’s C919 jet makes international debut in Singapore on air show test flight
China’s C919 jet makes international debut in Singapore on air show test flight
“When we look at 2023, we are effectively looking at an industry that is very similar in shape and size to what we saw in 2019,” IATA Director General Willie Walsh said at Monday’s pre-summit. said. “So I think we should expect, going forward, to stop referring back to 2019 and start looking at the industry in a normal way.”
But major suppliers, aircraft manufacturers and engine manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the recovery in demand, as the sharp economic downturn during the pandemic has led to job losses, cargo disruptions and industry-wide skills shortages.
Could Boeing’s 737 woes widen Airbus’ lead in Asia and boost China’s Commack?
Could Boeing’s 737 woes widen Airbus’ lead in Asia and boost China’s Commack?
Airbus announced this month that it would further delay the start of its A321XLR long-range single-aisle aircraft from the second quarter to the third quarter. Airbus is producing about 50 A320neo family jets per month, compared to a production plan of 58 by the end of 2023, suppliers said.
The airline industry is aiming to achieve “net-zero” emissions by 2050, but production issues are slowing airlines from replacing older jets with more fuel-efficient models.
Airlines are also looking to buy as sustainable aviation fuel as possible, even though it costs up to five times more than traditional jet fuel, to reduce carbon emissions.