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Chinese Aircraft Manufacturer COMAC Prepares for Narrowbody Delivery Surge
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A recent industry analysis projects a massive increase in active COMAC narrowbody airliners over the next six years. The Chinese aerospace company is currently preparing to transition its massive backlog of orders into completed airframes on the ramp. As the manufacturer scales up its production capabilities, the global duopoly of Boeing and Airbus faces a burgeoning third competitor. For aspiring airline pilots, this shift could eventually introduce a completely new type rating and flight deck philosophy into the international commercial aviation market.