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ARJ21 takes off from world’s highest airport

China’s first domestically developed regional jet, the ARJ21, on Thursday completed test flights at the world’s highest-altitude civilian airport in southwest China.

The ARJ21, developed by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), began commercial operation with Chengdu Airlines in June 2016, and can now cover all high-altitude aerodromes around the world as the test flights have…

Chinese Jet Manufacturer COMAC secures order for 100 planes

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) signed an agreement with China Express Airlines for the purchase of 100 ARJ21 and C919 passenger planes with deliveries starting later this year.

The agreement also states that both COMAC and the airline will cooperate on maintenance, employee training and engagement in overseas market development.

It is unclear what number of each model the…