China's Aviation Sector

China is working toward entering the global market for large passenger jets. While not in a position to rival the world’s two aviation powerhouses — Boeing and Airbus — China stands to reap some unique advantages from nurturing a domestic aviation industry.

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Global Market Brief - Stock
Global Market Brief: China's Aviation Plans
March 22, 2007 1803 GMT
The Chinese government has announced plans to begin research and development to enter the global market civilian aviation market. China has certainly proven the ability to innovate and develop quickly, but if it is to enter civilian aviation it will need to do much more than simply purchase foreign expertise. [more]
A Russian passenger Sukhoi Superjet 100
Russia, China: A Joint Aviation Venture?
July 15, 2008 2334 GMT
Russia and China could commence a joint venture by 2009 to build a 150-seat commercial airliner. China has the advantage over Russia's civilian aviation industry, which needs a jump-start. [more]
China Eastern Airline jet on tarmac
China: China Eastern Airlines' Apparent Takeover Dodge
May 15, 2008 1636 GMT
Air China appears to have avoided a takeover bid from China Eastern Airlines. [more]
An ARJ-21 airframe under construction
China: The New Aviation Company Emerges
May 8, 2008 1635 GMT
China's long-awaited new aircraft manufacturing company is about to be unveiled, and its formation represents a classic example of an internal Chinese power struggle. [more]
China Eastern airlines employee at ticket desk
China: The Airline Strikes and the Challenge to Beijing
April 7, 2008 2110 GMT
China Eastern Airlines suspended the top two employees at its Yunnan branch April 7 and sent its deputy general manager to replace them temporarily in the wake of a series of coordinated protests. [more]
A model of the ARJ21, the first civilian jet developed by China
China: The New Aviation Company's Owners
January 28, 2008 1650 GMT
Chinese media reported on the ownership structure of China's new aviation company. [more]
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