"China's Aviation Industry Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow Amid Boeing's Absence"

China's C919 airliner, manufactured by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), made its international debut with a flyby at the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant step in China's ambition to compete with Western aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. The C919, capable of carrying nearly 200 passengers, is part of Beijing's "Made in China" strategy to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers. However, challenges such as political tensions and lack of certification by American and European aviation regulators may hinder its market expansion.