Aircraft
Comac Keeps Faith in ARJ21 Despite Slow Progress
China’s Comac has shown considerable persistence in its pursuit of certification for the ARJ21-700 regional jet
After a 12-year effort, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China obtained a type certificate for the ARJ21-700. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
After a 12-year effort, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China obtained a type certificate for the ARJ21-700. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

If nothing else, China’s Comac has shown considerable persistence in its pursuit of certification for the ARJ21-700 regional jet, now more than a decade into development and at least a year-and-a-half away from entry into service.


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