China’s 5-year jet goals target C919 output, a new engine and reduced reliance

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Frank ChenMarch 12, 2026 at 03:30 AM

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China's new five-year plan (2026-2030) prioritizes the expansion of its domestic airliner industry, aiming to challenge Boeing and Airbus. The plan focuses on increasing production of aircraft like the C919, developing specialized models, and accelerating the rollout of a domestically produced engine, the CJ-1000. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology and address vulnerabilities in supply chains amid geopolitical instability. The plan acknowledges past challenges and emphasizes stabilizing and growing C919 output. The overall goal is to advance China's aviation sector and achieve greater self-sufficiency in aircraft manufacturing.

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Brian Yang Bo 40% CJ-1000 50% Beijing 50% C929 60% C909 60% Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) 60% Airbus 70% Boeing 70% C919 ×380% China ×490%

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c919 90% aircraft production 80% domestic engine 80% supply chains 70% aviation 60% narrowbody jet 60% high-bypass turbofan engine 50% widebody jet 50% localisation 40% geopolitical turmoil 40%

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