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China's C909 jet finds rapid deployment in Xinjiang region

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China's domestically produced C909 regional jet, previously known as the ARJ21, is seeing rapid deployment in the Xinjiang region. Despite initial struggles to compete with global manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing, the C909 has become a common sight on over 120 routes in Xinjiang since its debut there in mid-2023. With a smaller capacity than its Western counterparts, the C909 offers a higher contribution margin per operating hour, making it an attractive option for airlines operating in the region. AI

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China's C909 jet finds rapid deployment in Xinjiang region

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinyi Wu ·

    Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang

    China’s domestically made regional jet, the C909, has struggled to compete with market leaders Airbus and Boeing since it launched a decade ago. But there is one place where it is thriving: the far-western Chinese region of Xinjiang. Chinese airlines have rolled out C909s in Xinj…

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