COMAC Targets Africa With Its C919

C919

Made in China: The C919 has ambitions in Africa - but parts supply chain challenges remain.

Credit: GE
African Airlines Association head, Abderahmane Berthe, says the entry of Chinese-built aircraft will enhance African air connectivity and support. Berthe said the Association viewed the C919 at the Egypt Airshow in December 2025. “Africa's air transport market has a lot of potential, air traffic in...
Guy Leitch

Guy covers Southern Africa for Aviation Week publication Arabian & African Aerospace.

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