Date and time: Thursday, June 26, 2025 | 10.30-11.30am HKT
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The webinar will be live-streamed on this page on June 26, 2025, at 10.30am HKT. Bookmark this page or add it to your calendar to stay informed. You may also submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar.
China’s aerospace ambitions are taking flight, with the homegrown C919 narrow-body jet expanding commercial operations and plans for the wide-body C929 aircraft under way. This ascent, spearheaded by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), seeds a potential shift in a global aviation market long dominated by Boeing and Airbus. The implications speak to China’s overall industrial development strategies, its quest for technological self-sufficiency and international trade dynamics.
However, this rapid ascent also brings to the forefront complex challenges about China’s ability to rival established players. How can Comac scale aircraft production when global supply chains are in flux, for example? How does it plan to attain Western certification and navigate fast-changing geopolitical currents?
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To address these critical issues, SCMP will host a webinar with external guest speaker Jason Li Hanming, a US-based aviation analyst, and SCMP reporters Frank Chen and Ralph Jennings. Submit your questions today and get them answered during the webinar. They will explore key areas including:
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Can the C919 realistically challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, or is its success limited to China’s domestic market?
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What are the key differences between China’s ambitious aerospace goals and the practical realities of scaling up aircraft manufacturing to match Western giants?
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What barriers does Comac face in securing FAA or EASA certification, and how would global certification – or the lack of it – impact its export potential?
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How are geopolitical tensions and export controls shaping the future of China’s aerospace expansion, and will countries consider political alignment when choosing aircraft?