From Time Magazine:

The Comac C919 single-aisle jet is set to make international debut at the Singapore air show next month, as China’s planemaker seeks to broaden sales beyond Asia and capitalize on Boeing’s 737 Max quality issues. U.S. planemaker Boeing not participating due to regulatory issues. C919 isn’t certified globally but can demonstrate flights.

Comac’s C919 single-aisle jet will make its international air show debut at the Singapore air show, seeking to broaden its sales outside China. This comes as Boeing is under intense scrutiny over its 737 Max jet quality issues, with Boeing not planning to send any commercial aircraft for display at the Singapore air show due to production halt.

Comac is set to display its C919 and ARJ21 jets at the Singapore air show as it aims to expand sales beyond China. The C919 jet isn’t globally certified, but test planes can still operate demonstration flights. Meanwhile, Boeing, facing scrutiny over its 737 Max, will not be sending any of its commercial aircraft for display at the Singapore air show.

Comac is set to display its C919 and ARJ21 jets at the upcoming Singapore air show amid Boeing’s 737 Max quality issues. Boeing is under intense scrutiny over the safety of 737 Max jets, as FAA halts further production-rate increases. Meanwhile, the U.S. planemaker won’t be sending any of its commercial aircraft for display in Singapore.



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