AirAsia (AK) has expressed strong interest in purchasing the COMAC C919, the Chinese-built passenger aircraft, as part of its long-term growth strategy in Southeast Asia.
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Growing demand for air travel in Southeast Asia and delays in aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing are pushing regional airlines to consider China’s COMAC C919 as an alternative.
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