China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace parts

China is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner. This push involves replacing imported parts such as sealants, paints, bolts, and other materials with domestically produced ones. The goal is to reduce China's reliance on Western aerospace suppliers, which could make the country's aircraft industry less vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions.

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China is trying to reduce its dependence on Western aerospace parts, which could help its domestic industry grow. This move could also make Chinese airlines more self-sufficient and less vulnerable to international trade tensions.

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