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Interesting. Anyone have any idea if this will lead to a Comac C919 order? [0] Just remembered, this would have to pass the EASA certification at a minimum, if
by tankenmate 6y ago
Interesting. Anyone have any idea if this will lead to a Comac C919 order? [0] Just remembered, this would have to pass the EASA certification at a minimum, if that happens or they start pushing for it it might be an indicator. Belt and Road no doubt, and quite possibly seeking to capitalise on the duopoly having a hard time. May lead to EU / US shoring up their respective industries. Maybe also burying their WTO hatchets?
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comac_C919 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comac_C919
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- FreakyT 6y agoMy first thought as well -- would be interesting to see the C919 flown on more western routes.
- rurban 6y agoMuch more likely are replacements with Airbus if they can get the Boeing money back. Boing being now a hedgefund company, not an engineering company anymore (like VW), this sounds difficult and the lawsuit could last several years. So it looks like Norway has to stick with their Boing's. I never heard of the 787 engine problems, this seems to be severe also. The Comac is an interesting option, but it will still need several years. Airbus is the only option.
- kn0where 6y agoZero reason for a Comac order when there’s tons of used A320s and 737s sitting around up for sale or lease.
- numpad0 6y agoComac is expected to pass European certifications? I can’t be pissed more about MRJ/MSJ right now...