Japan failed to build its own airliner. Now it’s turning to Boeing

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Japan is seeking to build its own commercial aircraft industry by partnering with Boeing, leveraging its advanced manufacturing technologies and domestic market. This move comes after the failure of the SpaceJet airliner program and aims to remain competitive in the civil aviation sector against China.

Japan’s push to build its own civil aviation sector and stay competitive in the technology race against China could receive a boost from a potential partnership with American aircraft giant Boeing. The country is already a key Boeing partner, possesses advanced manufacturing technologies and could benefit from a captive domestic market – factors that analysts say make its plan to develop a commercial aircraft viable, as it seeks to rebound from the failed SpaceJet airliner programme. “It’s what...