Cause of crash unknown: A China Eastern airline Boeing crashed into a mountainous forest in Guangxi. Rescue teams have only found debris. The crash was unusually sudden: The plane dropped at full speed from the sky and hit the ground almost vertically.
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The state-owned company Comac plans to roll out China's first large passenger airplane this year. Airbus and Boeing, which have enjoyed a duopoly in civil aviation for decades, are keeping a close eye on their new competitor. Meanwhile, political tensions between Beijing and Washington are causing problems for the entire industry.
By Redaktion Table
The demand for aircraft is enormous in China. So far, Airbus and Boeing dominated the market. Now, the state-owned manufacturer Comac wants to enter the business strategically. Comac plans to deliver its first medium-haul C919 aircraft this year. China also wants to produce long-haul aircraft in cooperation with Russia.
By Redaktion Table
