Daily Memo: Comac's ARJ21—Pioneering China’s Long March To Commercial Independence

ARJ21 deck

Comac ARJ21 flight deck

Credit: Mark Wagner / Aviation Images
Compared to the Airbus-like lines of the C919, Comac’s diminutive ARJ21 clearly reflects its earlier 20th century design heritage but don’t let that fool you. The ARJ21 is well put together, packed with western equipment, and—so it seems—infinitely versatile. Although the C919 stole much of the...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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