Liebherr and GE Aerospace Gear Up for China's C929 Aspirations at Zhuhai Air Show
Liebherr and GE Aerospace Eye C929 Development
Liebherr and GE Aerospace aim to play pivotal roles in the development of China's largest commercial jet, the C929, as they engage with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) to finalize specifications for this ambitious initiative.
Background of C929 Project
The C929, slated for deliveries as early as 2027, represents Comac's flagship aircraft and its pursuit of technological self-sufficiency compared to Western giants like Airbus and Boeing.
- Key Partnerships: GE Aerospace is exploring further cooperation with Comac on engine applications.
- Production Expansion: Liebherr plans to enhance its landing gear production in Changsha for the C919 and C929 models.
Despite the push for domestic production, analysts believe Comac will continue to depend on foreign suppliers like Liebherr and GE Aerospace, particularly for critical systems and components.
The Role of Geopolitics
With increasing geopolitical tensions affecting technology transfers, Liebherr's customer officer, Alex Vlielander, expressed concerns about potential ramifications for component supply chains at the Zhuhai air show.
- Liebherr's Strategy: Maintaining uninterrupted deliveries for existing models.
- Future Outlook: A hopeful vision of Comac, Boeing, and Airbus aircraft sharing the skies.
The upcoming discussions in Shanghai will be crucial for determining the path forward for the C929 project amid ongoing global challenges.
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