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Aerospace & Defense Industries

Beijing ups pressure on domestic airlines to buy China-made jets

Aerospace company Comac finds itself on verge of challenging Boeing and Airbus

GUANGZHOU -- China's government is increasing the pressure on domestic airlines to use more jets developed and manufactured in the country, a push that could present a big challenge to Boeing of the U.S. and Airbus, the European multinational.

China's three leading airlines recently placed sizable orders for domestically made regional jets. One airline is also setting up a company to operate a fleet of domestic jetliners.

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