Aviation Industry Corporation of China
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Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Abbreviate: AVIC, Chinese
: 中国航空工业集团公司) is a Chinese
state-owned company of aviation industry, both military and civilian. It was founded in 1951 as the Aviation Industry Administration Commission.
as the Aviation Industry Administration Commission, the aviation industry of The People's Republic of China
has been through 12 systemic reforms.
consortium of aircraft manufacturers. On July 1, 1999, this consortium was split into AVIC I and AVIC II.
During the Airshow China 2008, AVIC appeared to the public for the first time.
Chinese language
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: 中国航空工业集团公司) is a Chinese
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state-owned company of aviation industry, both military and civilian. It was founded in 1951 as the Aviation Industry Administration Commission.
History
Since being established on April 17, 1951 during the Korean WarKorean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
as the Aviation Industry Administration Commission, the aviation industry of The People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
has been through 12 systemic reforms.
| Period | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
| Apr 1951 - Aug 1952 | Aviation Industry Bureau, Ministry of Heavy Industry |
| Aug 1952 - Feb 1958 | 4th Bureau, No.2 Mechanical Industry Department |
| Feb 1958 -Sept 1960 | 4th Bureau, No.1 Mechanical Industry Department |
| Sept 1960 - Sept 1963 | 4th Bureau, No.3 Mechanical Industry Department |
| Sept 1963 - Apr 1982 | No.3 Mechanical Industry Department |
| Apr 1982 - Apr 1988 | Ministry of Aviation Industry |
| Apr 1988 - Jun 1993 | Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Industry |
| Jun 1993 - Jun 1999 | China Aviation Industry Corporation |
| Jul 1999 - May 2008 | China Aviation Industry Corporation I China Aviation Industry Corporation I China Aviation Industry Corporation I was a Chinese consortium of aircraft manufacturers. The consortium was created on July 1, 1999 by splitting the state-owned consortium China Aviation Industry Corporation into AVIC I and AVIC II... , China Aviation Industry Corporation II China Aviation Industry Corporation II China Aviation Industry Corporation II was a Chinese consortium of aircraft manufacturers. The consortium was created on July 1, 1999 by splitting the state-owned consortium China Aviation Industry Corporation into AVIC I and AVIC II... |
| May 2008 - Nov 2008 | China Aviation Industry Corporation I, China Aviation Industry Corporation II,Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd., or Comac, is a Chinese aerospace manufacturer established on 11 May 2008 in Shanghai, China. The company has a registered capital of RMB 19 billion... |
| Nov 2008 - Present | Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China |
Split
China Aviation Industry Corporation was a ChineseChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
consortium of aircraft manufacturers. On July 1, 1999, this consortium was split into AVIC I and AVIC II.
Merge
On October 28, 2008, AVIC I and AVIC II officially merged because the previous separation resulted in split resources and led to redundant projects. The major focus of AVIC is to efficiently develop indigenous military technologies and to eventually compete with Boeing and Airbus in the civilian airline industry.During the Airshow China 2008, AVIC appeared to the public for the first time.
Business segments
- Air transport manufacturing
- General aviation
- Helicopters
- Engines
- Aircraft systems
- Automobiles
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