On May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce informed GE Aerospace that it had suspended some licenses allowing U.S. firms to sell critical technologies, including jet engines, to China's state-owned aerospace manufacturer COMAC. This action was reportedly in response to China's recent restriction on exports of critical minerals to the U.S.
The suspension directly impacts GE Aerospace's ability to supply its LEAP engines, which are made by a joint venture with French engine maker Safran and power COMAC's C919 aircraft. The C919, designed to compete with Airbus and Boeing narrow-body models, entered service in China in 2023.
This regulatory move could significantly affect GE Aerospace's market access in China for the C919 program, despite a previous license granted by the Trump administration in 2020. The decision highlights escalating trade tensions and their potential impact on global aerospace supply chains.
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