China’s OTT Has First Flight
China Eastern Airlines’ new off-shoot and ARJ21-700 operator OTT Airlines completed its first commercial passenger flight today. The flight, MU5159, departed from its base at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at…
Regional Aircraft Needed to Develop China’s Regional Routes
The importance of regional aviation to Chinese airlines’ earnings, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, is highlighting the lack of right-size aircraft on regional routes in China. Boeing 737 and…
COMAC Chooses France’s Expliseat For ARJ21
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China’s (COMAC) ARJ21 programme has chosen French seat manufacturer Expliseat as a supplier for its aircraft. Expliseat says in a statement the seat chosen for…
China Express Buying 50 ARJ21s, Major Boost To Chinese Aircraft Industry
Chinese carrier China Express Air has agreed in-principle to sign a firm order for 50 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) ARJ21-700ER aircraft, with the first two to be delivered…