Tag: Jet Engine
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Why China is racing to develop its own commercial jet engine
China’s strategic push to own a commercial jet engine China’s aviation ambitions extend beyond assembling airplanes. The drive to develop a domestic commercial jet engine está at the heart of Beijing’s longer-term goal of aerospace self-reliance. With the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (Comac) counting the C919 as a milestone in its plan to challenge…
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China’s Race to Develop Its Own Jet Engine: Why Now
Introduction: A national strategic push China has signaled a clear intent to build not just passenger aircraft, but the engines that power them. The push to domesticate critical aviation technology is tied to a broader national strategy: reduce foreign dependency, safeguard supply chains, and advance high-end manufacturing. The COMAC C919 program, backed by the state,…
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Why China is Racing to Develop Its Own Commercial Jet Engine
Introduction: A strategic pivot in Chinese aviation China is intensifying its effort to manufacture a fully homegrown commercial jet engine, a move intertwined with national security, economic policy, and technological ambition. After years of relying on foreign suppliers for critical propulsion systems, Beijing is pursuing an autonomous supply chain for its aviation sector. This push…