China's home-grown C919 passenger jet after landing from its maiden flight, at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai in May this year. Photo: AFP
Boeing raises growth expectations for China’s aviation market over next 20 years
US giant says Chinese airlines will spend nearly US$1.1tn to buy 7,240 new aeroplanes by 2037, a 6pc increase on its prediction a year ago
China's home-grown C919 passenger jet after landing from its maiden flight, at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai in May this year. Photo: AFP