On Monday, November 2, 2015, the first Chinese larger-airliner aircraft
rolled out - the C919. This aircraft was built by COMAC (Commercial
Aircraft Corporation of China) and will compete with the A320 and the
B737, seating about 168 passengers. Although the hope is for western
certification, the C919 has yet to be FAA-certified, currently limiting
the countries where the aircraft can operate. Given this information,
please answer the following questions:
1) Do you believe that the C919 will ever receive FAA certification? Why or why not?
2) For sake of argument, if the C919 receives FAA certification, what
challenges do you see for US carriers? Look at various aspects - for
example, what would in mean in terms of aircraft purchases? What would
it mean in terms of public perception?
3) Discuss COMAC a little and its relationship with the Chinese airlines
and the Chinese government. Are there other aircraft in the works? If
so, what are the specifics?
4) If this aircraft were to receive FAA certification, do you feel that
other companies would enter the market as competitors to Boeing and
Airbus?
5) Finally, has Boeing or Airbus responded to this rollout in any way?
Have fun!
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