The “Flying Phoenix”, the first Chinese passenger jet is unveiled

Wed, 13 May 2020 07:26:48 GMT

Beijing – The state run China Aviation Industry Corp I (Avic I) yesterday unveiled the first regional jet to be entirely projected and built in China. ARJ21 (advanced regional jet for the 21st century) can carry between 70 and 100 passengers. It will make its maiden flight in March and its commercial use is set to begin within 2009.