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Commentary: China’s first homegrown jet is Xi’s newest tool in foreign policy

Smith Jun 14, 2023

Roosevelt actively recognised the DC-3 as a valuable tool for enhancing US foreign relations. He proudly showcased American aviation technology on his trips abroad, utilising his presidential C-54 Skymaster, affectionately known as the…

World

Covid restrictions cloud airshow debut of China’s Comac C919 jet | CNN Business

Smith Nov 10, 2022

China staged a low-key but historic debut of its C919 civil jet at its biggest airshow on Tuesday, with some delegates unable to attend the scaled-down event because of Beijing’s zero-Covid policy as cases…

Business

China’s COMAC secures 330 aircraft orders, boosts demand outlook at air show

Jessica Nov 9, 2022

BEIJING : Chinese planemaker Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) said it had secured 330 orders for its homegrown C919 narrowbody and ARJ21 regional jets, and raised its 20-year aircraft demand forecast at the country's…

Business

China ready with its Airbus, Boeing rival C919 plane; completes test flight

Jessica May 16, 2022

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (COMAC) C919 has completed its first pre-delivery flight test in Shanghai. It is to be noted that COMAC is a state-owned jet manufacturer capable of decreasing China's dependency on manufacturers…