C919: China's first airliner makes international debut in Singapore. Launched in 2007, the C919 represents the country's desire to become an aeronautical nation.
Airbus estimates that the growth in global air traffic and the replacement by airlines of their planes with aircraft emitting less CO2 should lead to the doubling of the global fleet in the next 20 years. According to Airbus, more than 8,400 aircraft will be destined for China, 84% of which will be single-aisle aircraft.