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China plane-makers take first steps to rival global giants ZHUHAI, China - China's fledgling aerospace industry took a major leap forward Tuesday at the nation's only international air show as it announced its first sale of commercial aircraft to a US company.   Activities:2008 China Aviation Exhibition   Source:(AFP)   2008-11-04 China establishes company to make its own jumbo jets China has established a homegrown company to make passenger jumbo jets, state media reported Sunday -- a step forward in the country's quest to become less dependent on Boeing and Airbus.   Nations:China   2008-05-11 Hypersonic jet could reach Australia in under five hours British engineers unveiled plans Tuesday for a hypersonic jet which could fly from Europe to Australia in less than five hours.   Nations:Australia U.K.   2008-02-05 China to establish company to build large jet SHANGHAI - China will set up a company to develop and build large commercial jets early this year as it tries to reduce its reliance on Boeing and Airbus , the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday.   Nations:China   2008-01-07 Headlines China plane-makers take first steps to rival global giants 2008-11-04 China establishes company to make its own jumbo jets 2008-05-11 Hypersonic jet could reach Australia in under five hours 2008-02-05 China to establish company to build large jet 2008-01-07 Most-viewed China to establish company to build large jet 2008-01-07

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