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China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight — could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?
China's C919 completed its first scheduled international commercial flight. This achievement is cited as a significant milestone in COMAC’s bid to challenge the aviation duopoly globally. The success positions COMAC to compete with established industry giants like Boeing and Airbus.
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