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China’s Gulf aviation ambitions

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is set to make its debut at the Dubai Airshow this November, signaling Beijing’s growing ambitions in the region's aviation market.

CHINA-AEROSPACE-EXHIBITION A Chinese Comac C919 aircraft is seen during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong province on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images)

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The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is set to make its debut at the Dubai Airshow this November, signaling Beijing’s growing ambitions in the region's aviation market. The event, running Nov. 17-21, is a major stage for aircraft deals, where Boeing and Airbus have long dominated. 

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