AVIC China
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate involved in aerospace, defense systems, motor vehicles, and electronics.
China Unveils Largest AG600 Amphibious Aircraft
China unveiled the worlds largest amphibious aircraft, the AG600 on Saturday, which will be used to perform marine rescue missions and fight forest fires. The production line was rolled off in...
China's AVIC Acquires UK Aircraft Interiors Company, AIM Altitude
AVIC has acquired the leading aircraft interior supplier of UK, AIM Altitude on June 2, the company press release stated. This acquisition follows the April 20 acquisition by AVIC of the...
World's Biggest Amphibious Aircraft Nearing First Flight
China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company is planning to carry out the first flight of AG600 amphibious aircraft after final assembly later this year. “As the largest amphibious airplane under development...
China To Set Up Conglomerate To Design And Develop Own Plane Engines
China is setting up a conglomerate of three listed engine firms to designing and developing a plane engine. Sichuan Chegfa Aero Science and Technology Co
FAA Type Certification For Chinese Y-12F Turboprop Aircraft
The Chinese next generation advanced turboprop commuter aircraft, Y-12F has obtained an FAA type certificate. This is the third aircraft type in the Y-12 family developed by AVIC, following the Y-12IV...
China's MA 700 Turboprop Aircraft Completes Stress Tests
China's MA 700 passenger turboprop aircraft completed stress tests on its wings and fuselage towards the end of 2015. An
Pakistan Overhauls FC-1 Fighter Aircraft
The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has carried out overhaul and fuselage evaluation of the FC-1 fighter aircraft also called the JF-17. “On December 28, 2015, Pakistan held a ceremony of 2015...
China To Finalize $22 Billion Aircraft Engine Development
China is planning to merge more than 40 companies working on plane engines into a mega group with $22 billion in assets. China is keen to develop engines to power its...
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
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