HONG KONG- The Chinese manufacturer Comac took its C919 medium-range jet outside of mainland China for the first time on Wednesday, showing off the single-aisle passenger aircraft to potential airline customers in Hong Kong.
Commercial Aircraft Corp of China Ltd, as Comac is officially known, intends for the 168-seat aircraft to eventually rival Boeing and Airbus narrow-body planes. While only three C919s are operating commercially, the company says it has received 1,061 orders from more than 30 Chinese carriers and lessors.
The C919 will stay in Hong Kong until Sunday as part of Comac’s attempts to showcase the model to a wider international audience. The promotion will include a flyby over Victoria Harbour at 10.30am on Saturday.
To mark the aircraft’s arrival, Hong Kong International Airport hosted a ceremony attended by government officials including Chief Executive John Lee. They were joined by top executives of Cathay Pacific Airways and Greater Bay Airlines.Source: Bloomberg
