China Air Show: China welcomes C919 to the world; manufacturers reaffirm committment to China market

China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) was held on 16/21-Nov-2010 in Zhuhai and showcased the rise of China’s civil aircraft manufacturer and also the growing importance of the Chinese civil aviation industry to international manufacturers and suppliers. A breakthrough for the event was rising domestic participation with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) having a stand at Airshow for the first time. COMAC's C919 was the big news of the Airshow, racking up orders for 100 aircraft.