At the current time I don't believe the C919 is going to receive FAA certification. Airbus and Boeing especially have interest groups lobbying against the certification I'm sure. Also, the thought of a Chinese jet is just cringing for most people.
If the FAA were to give the C919 certification I don't think it would be prevalent in the United States. The public has a very negative view of Chinese made products. They are seen as cheap and unreliable. This jet is going to be no different. The C919 is supposed to be able to be made cheaper then a 737 or A320 eventually, due to the low wage for workers in China. (Perrett, 2013) Although, this may be cause for concern. If the wages for the employees are so low then how could the manufacture make sure the work is quality. If a plane breaks in the sky you can't just pull over. Also, how will the public view the quality of life of the workers in the factory. Maybe other items can use low wage work, but not building a plane.
COMAC is also developing an ARJ21. This will be competition for the CRJ or Embrear aircraft. (Bloomberg, 2015) This aircraft is waiting on FAA certification too. If these aircraft were to enter service then I'm sure some foreign carriers would use them. If they were proven by foreign carriers then, just maybe, domestic carriers would think about them. These aircraft will probably just be proven on foreign ground though.
References:
Bloomberg News, (2015, November 2). China debuts first large jet in challenge to boeing, airbus. The Seattle Times. Retrieved from http://www.seattletimes.com/business/china-debuts-first-large-jet-in-challenge-to-boeing-airbus/
Perrett, B. (2013, December 16). C919 may be largely limited to chinese market. Aviation Week. Retrieved from http://aviationweek.com/awin/c919-may-be-largely-limited-chinese-market
I agree with you saying it wont be prevalent in the U.S. Not to say that Chinese products are bad, but many people believe that they are not as good as American products.
ReplyDeleteI can't say that I really agree with you when you say that the low wages in China lead to lower quality. Low wages are a common theme over there, so I don't see it as a big surprise to the workers that they aren't getting rich in building these aircraft. I think it has more to do with a lower standard of quality control than any other factor.
ReplyDeleteI feel that personally, the American airlines do not have anything to worry about given the Chinese track record for products coming out of their country. If we can't trust them with children's toys, how is the American public going to trust their airplanes?
ReplyDeleteI think that you are correct in assuming that the general public will see MADE IN CHINA on the label of this aircraft and immediately discredit it. Looking back at other products made in China you see a trend of lesser quality. Like you said there are probably groups lobbying against this new aircraft, which is why it will make it very difficult for it to become certified.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the chances of the c919 getting certified are slim to none especially because it Chinese made and the public is not unaware of the poor quality of their products. I know that I would probably never get on that plane.
ReplyDeleteNice job! We both agree that the C919 will not get certified. I was unaware that Boeing and Airbus are lobbying against it but with the power that those big companies possess, it seems like it wont get certified. If it were to get certified, the public perception in the U.S.A would most likely be skeptical because it is Chinese made so you make a valid point.
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