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US export curbs threaten China's C919 jet deliveries

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The United States has reportedly restricted the export of aircraft parts to China, potentially delaying the production and delivery of China's C919 passenger jet. This move by the US Commerce Department aims to gain leverage in trade negotiations with Beijing and prevent Comac, the C919's manufacturer, from stockpiling essential components. Analysts suggest that alternative sources for these critical parts are not easily accessible, exacerbating supply chain pressures for the C919, which is intended to compete with established aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing. AI

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US export curbs threaten China's C919 jet deliveries

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ralph Jennings ·

    China’s C919 jet faces further delivery delays amid US export chill: analysts

    A reported move by the United States to restrict exports of aircraft parts to China would place another speed bump on production of the C919 – a Chinese passenger jet designed to compete with Airbus and Boeing – as alternative sources of critical components for the plane are not …

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