China's first commercial jet
It's one step forward in China's modernization as the country tries to fully-integrate in world economy :cool::-)
China's first commercial jet to take flight
FAA working with country to achieve safety standards
SHANGHAI, China - China's first fully homegrown commercial aircraft, the ARJ-21, rolled off the production line Friday, marking a major step in the country's aviation program.
The manufacturer says the ARJ-21 is expected to grab up to 60 percent of the domestic market for mid-size regional airliners over the next 20 years.
China will need about 900 mid-sized regional jets over the next two decades, the company estimates, as economic growth drives an expansion of air travel and airlines look for planes best tailored to feeder routes.
Complete news article ... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22356423/
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Bet it won't be a big seller in America.
They sure got a bad reputation in the US during 2007 over pet food and toys. Very few people here trust "MADE IN CHINA" products of any kind.
Uncle Frank
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