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China plans to build self-sufficient passenger jet supply chain

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A Chinese aviation expert has proposed a comprehensive strategy to ensure self-sufficiency in the domestic passenger jet industry. Zhang Yanzhong, a key figure in the development of the C919, highlighted the significant risk of Western supply chain disruptions. His plan addresses critical components such as engines, avionics, and flight controls, identifying specific Western suppliers like Honeywell, GE, Collins Aerospace, Parker Hannifin, and Moog that need to be replaced with domestic alternatives. AI

RANK_REASON The article details a strategic plan by a prominent expert to address potential supply chain sanctions impacting a major national industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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China plans to build self-sufficient passenger jet supply chain

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

    Chinese aviation expert lays out plan to sanction-proof domestic passenger planes

    A leading Chinese aviation engineer has set out a detailed blueprint for building a fully self-sufficient supply chain for large passenger jets. The paper, written by Zhang Yanzhong, a senior academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the former chief scientist of the …

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