China’s First Jumbo Jet Scheduled For 2014

are really setting the industry alight. First they introduce the , then they and now they’re looking to the skies! Currently most of the Jumbo Jets in use are made by either Airbus and Boeing, but this is all set to change and as soon as when the C919, China's first locally made is set to take flight. The comes from a mixture of national pride, Chinese culture and the Jumbo's tech . The C standing for China, 9 meaning ‘forever’ and 19 for the 190 seats on-board the Jumbo. The C919 designed by Commercial Aircraft Corp is a generation jet which is said to have jet engines superior to those on the Boeing 737, meaning better performance, emission and comfort.