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China: the first home-made commercial flight to take off in 2006
Beijing, China - China Aviation Industry' (AVIC I) Chairman Huang Qiang reported it
China will begin trial production within this year of its first commercial aircraft (see for details AVIONEWS) the ARJ-21 jet (Advanced Regional Jet for the 21st Century) and the first maiden flight is expected to occur by the end of 2006. The Chinese aircraft in the design stage and manufacturing of parts and components began in late 2003. Jet is expected to have a capacity from 78 up to 105 seats...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 127528
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency