News from China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) said that ARJ21 passenger plane, the first homemade turboprops feeder planes developed by AVIC I has received 41 orders from several domestic airlines, and is expected to be put into market in 2009.

It is reported that ARJ21 passenger plane has set a precedent in civil planes manufacturing in accordance to international practice and market principal. So far manufacturing of the plane is underway. The technical preparation and manufacturing of components, all the parts as well as radar cover, nose and fuselage will be completed in 2006.

By People's Daily Online