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> Also I don’t think Airbus would have a problem with Boeing going out of business. I'm not quite certain. Airbus is possibly quite happy to have a stumbling g
by fransje26 2y ago
> Also I don’t think Airbus would have a problem with Boeing going out of business.
I'm not quite certain. Airbus is possibly quite happy to have a stumbling giant occupying that space and tripping over its own feet. It's a lot more comfortable than having to compete against a heavily subsided Chinese company, like what is happening in the EV market. (Not that they are a threat at the moment)
- alistairSH 2y agoAre any of the Chinese airframes certified for use in EU or USA? If not, is that 100% political, or is the engineeing/QC not up to standards (which is a bit of a LOL given the context of the question)?
- fransje26 2y agoTo my knowledge, none are, at the moment. This is partly due to engineering/QC not being up to standards, insofar that the airworthiness certificate delivered by the Chinese Aviation Administration is not recognized/trusted in the West. But it is not a political decision. Chinese manufacturers wanting to be able to sell and fly their airplanes in the West can simply apply for an EASA (or FAA) certification, like other manufacturers do. If they pass, they are good to go.
- Flyingsolo 2y agoThe problem is engineering at Boeing is now mostly outsourced (GE influence on that). Eroding decades of knowledge and skills for cheaper labor elsewhere