Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun dismisses concerns over China's maiden C919 commercial flight, maintaining it poses no immediate threat to the longstanding Boeing-Airbus duopoly.
Speaking to reporters earlier this week, Calhoun asserted, "Three providers in a growing global market of this size and scale should not be the most intimidating thought in the world." However, he dismissed any anxiety over the situation, calling it a "silly prospect."
Calhoun suggested that Boeing remain focused on existing competition and strive to "win that technology race." Despite geopolitical tensions causing "fits and starts" in business proceedings, he maintained that China remains "our friend, our customer." This year saw Chinese airlines reintroducing the 737 MAX into service. However, jet delivery remains stalled amidst escalating friction between the U.S. and China. Speaking at Boeing's facilities in Charleston, South Carolina, Calhoun pointed to a Chinese aviation regulator's report on the 737, hailing it as an "important step" for resuming MAX deliveries.
As the industry anticipates the upcoming orders bonanza of the Paris Air Show, Boeing appears unfazed by potential threats, including rival offerings and supply-chain snarls. For example, when asked about Airbus possibly launching a stretched version of its A220 to compete with Boeing's 737 MAX 8, Calhoun confidently stated, "That does not give me heartburn."Calhoun also dismissed the importance of regaining a 50% market share for narrowbody plane orders against Airbus.
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