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Lufthansa CEO Expresses Frustration Over Boeing Delays But Maintains Chinese Aircraft Options ‘Unrealistic’

The airline’s top boss, Carsten Spohr, spoke his mind on the issue at a recent interview.

The airline’s top boss, Carsten Spohr, spoke his mind on the issue at a recent interview.

The aircraft is set to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 in the long-haul market, along with its C919 narrowbody jet and the upcoming C929.

For over a decade, Ryanair has shown interest in the C919, but Group CEO Michael OLeary does not expect the aircraft internationally anytime soon.

How do the various different regional aircarft compare?

Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week.

Join the Simple Flying team as we discuss some of the biggest events in aviation this week.

China Southern, like China Eastern, ordered the C919 basic version, while Air China ordered the C919 extended-range version.

With China Eastern Airlines and Air China having already secured orders for 100 C919 aircraft each, will China Southern Airlines be far behind?

As the fleet of China Eastern’s C919 expands rapidly, it is foreseeable that C919 routes operated by China Eastern will also increase significantly.