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China to take delivery of 241 aircraft in 2009

China is expected to take delivery of 241 aircraft in 2009, including 16 delayed orders from 2008, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Leases on 43 planes are expected to expire this year, but the newly delivered... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Wed, Jan 07 2009

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