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China’s first domestically built jetliner takes off
By Jordi Bou
May 5, 2017 - China’s first domestically-produced large passenger plane, designed to rival its western counterparts Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, makes its maiden flight. The C919 is built by state-owned COMAC, with many of the most important parts sourced from European and U.S. companies.