European regulator delays approval of China's C919 passenger jet, potentially taking years.

European regulator says it will take as long as necessary to approve China's C919 passenger jet, dampening Beijing's hopes for a quick market entry amidst jet shortages and the Boeing safety crisis. China's aviation firm, COMAC, sought European approval in 2019 before the pandemic halted progress. Industry sources predict the landmark approvals from Western regulators might take years.

March 14, 2024
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