Aircraft
Comac Speeds ARJ21 Production, Readies Flight Deck Redesign
Chinese conglomerate plans to deliver another eight airplanes by the end of the year
Comac's ARJ21 has undergone a flight deck redesign scheduled to appear in a production aircraft early next year.
Comac's ARJ21 has undergone a flight deck redesign scheduled to appear in a production aircraft early next year.

Comac is ramping up production to complete an additional seven ARJ21-700 regional jets by year-end, bringing the total number to 15, against a backdrop of political pressure to raise China’s profile as a global aerospace contender. The push for production coincides with a recent order placed by Chinese regional carrier Genghis Khan Airlines for 25 ARJ21s, calling for first delivery by year-end. Chengdu Airlines remains the sole operator of the Comac regional jet with a fleet of eight.