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Here's The Jet China Built To Compete With Western Airliners [PHOTOS]

• Business Insider
The ARJ21-700, from China's government-owned aircraft manufacturer, Comac, was built to compete with offerings from western airplane makers. First test flown in 2008, the ARJ21-700 has overcome a series of design setbacks and production delays to complete its flight test program. The first two regional jets are being delivered to Chengdu Airlines, and can seat 78-90 passengers.