The book “The Dragon Takes Flight: China’s Aviation Policy, Achievements and
International Implications” uses Michael Porter’s Determinant Model to explain why China
was unsuccessful at developing its indigenous commercial airliner: the Y-10. The model
is also used to explain what China is is doing correctly and needs to work on in its
attempt at building its C919.
The book “The Dragon Takes Flight: China’s Aviation Policy, Achievements and International Implications” uses
Michael Porter’s Determinant Model to explain why China was unsuccessful at developing its indigenous
commercial airliner: the Y-10. The model is also used to explain what China is is doing correctly and needs to
work on in its attempt at building its C919. Discuss what China has learned from its unsuccessful attempt at
building its Y-10 and what it has corrected in the development of its C-919 airplane. Also discuss, what you
believe China has to do to successfully compete with Boeing and Airbus.
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