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The first regional jet produced by a Chinese government initiative to compete in the commercial aircraft market has made its debut flight. (Reuters) </br><br> Image Caption: China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first fight from Chengdu to Shanghai, China.
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The ARJ21-700 jet operated by Chengdu Airlines made the two-hour flight Tuesday from the western city of Chengdu to Shanghai with 70 passengers. (Reuters)
The plane is intended to make its state-owned manufacturer, Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, a competitor to Bombadier Inc. of Canada and Brazil's Embraer SA. (Reuters) </br><br> Image Caption: A woman takes pictures as an ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai. -
The COMAC chairman, Jin Zhuanglong, said the flight ''signifies the first time a domestically made regional jet has been used by a Chinese airline.'' (Reuters) </br><br> Image Caption: An ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao
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China is one of the biggest aviation markets but relies on foreign-made aircraft. The ARJ21 and a full-size jetliner also under development, the C919, are aimed at clawing benefits that flow to foreign commercial suppliers. (Reuters) </br><br> Image Caption: People pose for pictures as an ARJ21-700, China's first domestically produced regional jet, arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after making its first flight from Chengdu to Shanghai, China.
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