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Who are Boeing and Airbus?
Boeing (USA) and Airbus (Europe) are the two dominant manufacturers of large commercial aircraft globally. They've held a duopoly for decades, supplying most of the world's airlines. China's C919 aims to challenge this established order, though it faces a long journey to gain similar market share and international trust.
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