Comac Plans Composite C919 Center Wing; ARJ21 Delayed Again
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Comac plans to use carbon-fiber composite for the center wingbox of its 156-seat C919 narrowbody airliner but stick to aluminum for the outer wing to limit technical risk. The manufacturer aims to develop a completely composite wing for later versions of the aircraft, says an industry source closely...
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