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China's C919 aircraft targets domestic supply chain to replace Western parts

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China is intensifying its efforts to localize the supply chain for its C919 passenger aircraft, aiming to replace Western-sourced components with domestic alternatives. This initiative extends beyond engines to include materials like sealants, paints, and bolts. The goal is to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and mitigate geopolitical risks, supporting the C919's ambition to challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly in the global aircraft market. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses supply chain localization for a specific aircraft model, not a new release or significant industry event.

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China's C919 aircraft targets domestic supply chain to replace Western parts

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Frank Chen ·

    China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace parts

    China is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner, with the focus expanding from home-grown engines to progressively replacing imported sealants, paints, bolts and other materials, according to a prominen…

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