Air China Set to Pioneer COMAC's C929 in Global Aviation Market
COMAC announced at China's largest air show in Zhuhai that Air China will be the first to operate the C929 widebody aircraft. This Chinese-manufactured plane aims to compete with Western models from Airbus and Boeing, marking a significant development in the aviation industry.
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In a significant development for the aviation industry, COMAC has revealed that Air China will be the launch customer for its upcoming C929 widebody aircraft. This announcement was made at China's premier air show in Zhuhai.
The C929 is designed to compete directly with similar models from Western aviation giants Airbus and Boeing, signaling a major step for China's growing aerospace sector.
The announcement was delivered by Liu Yan, COMAC's deputy director of marketing, underscoring China's commitment to becoming a formidable player in the global aviation market.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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