"China's Homegrown Airliner Takes Center Stage at Singapore Air Show Amid Supply Shortage"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
The Singapore air show is set to showcase the COMAC C919, China's first homegrown passenger jet, as the aviation industry grapples with supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions. The event will also focus on sustainability in commercial aviation, with discussions on reducing carbon emissions and the challenges of sustainable aviation fuel production. Additionally, regional defense systems will be a highlight, with rising defense budgets and interest in systems for intercepting missiles and drones amid conflicts in Ukraine and the Red Sea.