Regional jet completes first flight
By Wang Ying | China Daily | Updated: 2008-11-29 08:01
The ARJ21-700, a homegrown commercial regional jet powered by a turbofan engine, makes its maiden flight on Friday in Shanghai. Xinhua |
The country's first independently developed regional jet completed its maiden flight in Shanghai on Friday, marking a major stage in China's civil aircraft manufacturing industry, officials said.
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