Made-in-China jet could challenge Boeing, Airbus
The passenger jet C919 seats 168 passengers and could be airborne as early as May 5
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CHINA is expected within days to carry out the maiden test flight of a homegrown passenger jet built to meet soaring Chinese travel demand and challenge the dominance of Boeing and Airbus.
The C919, built by state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), was set to take wing over Shanghai and could be cleared for takeoff as early as Friday, according to state media.
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