China Eastern unveils OTT Airlines to operate Chinese-made jets

China Eastern Airlines launched Wednesday a fresh subsidiary - OTT Airlines - to push home-grown aircraft to wider markets, the carrier said on Weibo. The airline said OTT Airlines, which translates to 'one two three' in Chinese, would be the first airline to operate COMAC C919 narrow-body planes, which are undergoing flight testing. The C919 was designed to compete with the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 737 MAX model that remains grounded. OTT will also operate COMAC's regional jet - the ARJ21. China's C919 single-aisle plane has already received 815 provisional orders, but very few from airlines or leasing companies outside the Asian country. Meanwhile, COMAC is seeking certification from the European aviation regulator to help it operate in many other countries. <br/>