China's C919 passenger jet draws attention at Farnborough Int'l Airshow

C919 Passenger Jet from China

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, or COMAC showcased its C919 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 -ongoing in Hampshire, UK. The plane is China’s first homegrown single-aisle passenger jet.

It brings with it a lot less... less weight, less air resistance and lower emissions. According to its designers, it will also produce up to 30 fewer decibels of noise, 50 percent less pollution and use 13 percent less fuel compared with its competitors. But it also brings more... The C919 will be the largest commercial airliner built in China.

Jian Min, Chief Accountant of Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, said, "It is more user-friendly. The space between the seats is widened. Doors for luggage compartments open downward, which makes it more convenient for passengers to stow their luggage. The windows on the plane are bigger to provide a better view of the scenery outside."

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