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China joins race for next supersonic airliner

Carry On: Global 8000 progress, Riyadh Air set for takeoff, new routes.

China’s proposed supersonic jet, the Comac 949.

Nevil Gibson Sat, 12 Apr 2025

Chinese aerospace firm Comac has supersonic flight in its sight and has published plans of a proposed jet called the C949. It is planned for release in 2049 to coincide with the centenary of the People’s Republic of China.

It would have a range of 6000 nautical miles (11,000km), configured for

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Nevil Gibson Sat, 12 Apr 2025
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