When China looks to Southeast Asia, a C919 manufacturer opens a business in Singapore.
China's leading aircraft manufacturer opened an Asia-Pacific office in Singapore this week, marking a significant step towards challenging Boeing and Airbus in the international aviation market.
It is hoped the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) office would become a launch pad for China's home-grown C919 narrowbody airliner and its ARJ21 regional jet in Southeast Asia.
Also on Tuesday, an ARJ21 belonging to Indonesian airline TransNusa completed its maiden 2,700 kilometre flight between Manado in Indonesia and the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, which marked the longest commercial route for China's home-grown regional aircraft.TransNusa is the first overseas airline to operate the ARJ21, with three in service on routes between Indonesian islands, as well as Kuala ...