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China unveils the COMAC C-919

Hong Kong, China - It will be Airbus and Boeing's rival

China unveiled today the COMAC C-919 that will be the largest airliner built in the country, during the "Asian Aerospace 2009" air show underway in Hong Kong from today until Thursday September 10 (see AVIONEWS). This aircraft demonstrates China's intention to heavily enter the commercial aviation sector. This airplane aims to break the current duopoly Boeing-Airbus concerning large airliners. "We...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1109054
Rome, Italy, 09/08/2009 16:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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