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Maker of Chinaโ€™s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays

Chinaโ€™s top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains โ€“ particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms โ€“ according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year. The Shanghai-based Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is facing external and internal constraints, including reliance on foreign suppliers for critical components and persistent manpower shortages,...