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China Unveils 1st Passenger Jet

Beijing hopes to compete with Boeing and Airbus

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 21, 2007 12:43 PM CST

(Newser) – China unveiled its first passenger jet today, the first step in its goal to become a major player in the global aviation industry, Bloomberg reports. The ARJ21, which seats up to 90, will make its maiden voyage in March, and the first planes will be... Read full story »

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