"Debut of Chinese Jet C919 at Singapore Airshow"

The Chinese C919 jet made its debut at the Singapore Airshow, with Chinese manufacturers hoping it will help the country catch up to industry leaders like Boeing and Airbus. The aircraft, produced by Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, currently carries just under 200 passengers and is only certified to fly in China through China Eastern Airlines. The C919 is expected to be closely scrutinized at the airshow, while Boeing has announced it will be skipping the event due to ongoing manufacturing issues.