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How China’s Comac could reshape aviation

Even if it doesn’t challenge Airbus or Boeing on the global stage, strong domestic growth will boost the aircraft maker.

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Unlike Boeing and Airbus, Comac enjoys the full weight of state backing.

Unlike Boeing and Airbus, Comac enjoys the full weight of state backing.

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June Yoon

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In a world full of Chinese-made products, one remains rare: the commercial jet.

This absence of China’s passenger jets, built by state-backed manufacturer Comac, from international markets is not likely to change any time soon.

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