China’s C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet: industry official
China's civil aviation fleet is aging more rapidly than planes are being replaced, leading to increased operational costs for airlines due to higher maintenance and fuel expenses. The head of IATA North Asia noted that new deliveries have not kept pace with the retirement of older aircraft, a trend exacerbated since 2020. Orders for the domestically produced Comac C919 jet are seen as a potential solution to mitigate these issues and buffer against supply chain disruptions. AI
