Originally Posted by jiejie

In keeping with issues of Flyertalk direct interest (and to another post above), China is producing a commercial aircraft--this is an industry they BADLY want to get into in a big way. So far, the aircraft is primarily destined for the domestic market, with some for export to developing countries. However, in the coming years it should be easy to avoid these in favor of Boeings and Buses on the flight schedules, if one is alert. I'm not so thrilled with the thoughts that certain parts are being produced in China for Airbus and Boeing, and airlines are outsourcing maintenance to China.