Chinese aircraft giant COMAC flexed its aerospace muscles this week, securing 130 orders for its jets on Day 1 of the 15th Airshow China in Zhuhai! The homegrown aviation star announced the deals while revealing a major rebrand for its ARJ21 regional jet – now called the C909 to match its siblings C919 and C929.
Aviation buffs are calling this China's "jet-setting moment" as COMAC cements its role in global aerospace. With new orders pouring in and a sleek naming strategy, could this be the start of a new Boeing-Airbus rival? Stay tuned as the sky's the limit!
Fun fact: The Zhuhai airshow isn't just about planes – it's become a hotspot for tech innovators and future travelers. Who's adding this to their bucket list?
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