
China's first large domestically made passenger aircraft has taken off for its maiden flight, mounting a major challenge to Boeing and Airbus. 
State TV showed what appeared to be a normal take off from Pudong airport in Shanghai. 
The plane is a key symbol of Beijing's soaring ambitions to enter the global aviation market. 
The jet by state-owned firm Comac has been planned since 2008 but the flight was repeatedly pushed back. 
The C919 is designed to be a direct competitor to Boeing's 737 and the Airbus A320. 
It's estimated that the global aviation market will be worth $2tn (£1.55tn) over the next 20 years
Source: NNA
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