Exclusive | Maker of China’s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays

China's C919 aircraft manufacturer faces mounting operational challenges as production ramps up. The aviation company struggles with a dual crisis: persistent dependence on foreign suppliers for essential components and severe workforce shortages affecting manufacturing capacity. These supply chain vulnerabilities and labour constraints are creating significant delivery bottlenecks, raising questions about the timeline for increased domestic aircraft production and China's goal of reducing reliance on international aerospace suppliers.