China's C919 and ARJ21 Jets Land in Hong Kong, Boosting City's Aviation Industry

Over 1,000 Orders Received for C919, Demonstrating China's Growing Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities

• China's home-grown C919 and ARJ21 jets have arrived in Hong Kong, marking a significant milestone in the country's aerospace manufacturing.
• The C919, designed to compete with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, has received over 1,000 orders from more than 30 clients.
• Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, has praised the arrival of the jets as a demonstration of national support for the city's aviation industry.
• The C919 and ARJ21 will be on display at the Hong Kong International Airport until Sunday, with a flyby over Victoria Harbor scheduled for Saturday.
• The C919's maiden commercial flight took place in May, and more than 60,000 passengers have been transported by two C919 jets operating the route between Shanghai and Chengdu.

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