China Civil Aviation Industry, Technology, Infrastructure: News & Discussions

[Three_Kingdoms]

Another China-made passenger jet takes off from local center
By Yang Jian | September 29, 2016, Thursday

Another domestically-made regional passenger jets took off from its assembly center in Shanghai today after being delivered to the Chengdu Airlines. --Dong Jun

The latest of China's domestically-made regional passenger jets took off from its assembly center in Shanghai today after being delivered to the Chengdu Airlines.

The new twin-engine ARJ21-700 has 78 seats, including 8 first-class seats that have been set for the aircraft for the first time, its manufacturer, the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC), said.

Passengers on board the second ARJ21 aircraft heading to southwestern city of Chengdu includes senior officials with COMAC and the airline.

“COMAC has begun applying for a Production Certificate to the Civil Aviation Administration of China for the mass productions on the aircraft,” said Yu Zemin, deputy general manager with the Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute under COMAC where the aircraft is being assembled.

The institute will assemble another seven ARJ21s this year and will manage to manufacture 25 ARJ21s annually by 2020, Yu said.

The first ARJ21 with a 90-seat all economy configuration that was delivered to Chengdu Airlines on June 28 has been flying safely for over 200 hours on 70 flights mainly between Shanghai and Chengdu.

The aircraft has a load factor of over 90 percent as many passengers want to take the nation’s first homemade regional jet, according to the airline. It has trained eight pilots and 30 flight attendants for the ARJ21.

China began development of the ARJ21 in 2002. It has received over 400 orders around global clients. Airlines in Laos, Myanmar and the Republic of Congo have ordered the jets.

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Photos: COMAC Delivers 2nd ARJ21-700 Regional Jet to Chengdu Airlines
China Aviation Daily | Sep. 29, 2016

The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) Thursday delivered the second ARJ21-700, the country's first indigenously designed regional jet, to launch customer Chengdu Airlines.

Different from the all-economy class on its first ARJ21 regional jet, Chengdu Airlines' 2nd ARJ21 (Registration B-3322) features a two-class configuration with 78 seats.

As of September 28, Chengdu Airlines' ARJ21 aircraft has operated 70 flights with an average passenger load factor of 90% since its inaugural revenue flight on June 28, 2016.

As the launch customer of the ARJ21, the Chengdu-based carrier received the first of 30 ARJ21-700 aircraft, Registration B-3321, on November 29, 2015. The regional carrier will take delivery of five ARJ21-700s by the end of this year, including two 90-seat aircraft and three 78-seat ones. All 30 ARJ21s for delivery will be completed within next five to six years.

The regional carrier is the sole airline operating the aircraft type, serving Chengdu-Shanghai Hongqiao route. The new regional jet will be initially deployed on the same route before serving new market, Chengdu Airlines said.

Chengdu Airlines plans to fly first five ARJ21s on seven domestic routes from Chengdu to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Nanjing and Guiyang, to ensure it can handle safe and reliable operations, as well as to build customer awareness of the indigenous aircraft.

Photos: COMAC Delivers 2nd ARJ21-700 Regional Jet to Chengdu Airlines

Congratulations

"As of September 28, Chengdu Airlines' ARJ21 aircraft has operated 70 flights with an average passenger load factor of 90% since its inaugural revenue flight on June 28, 2016."

That is impressive which is the best news to defeat any purpose of malice against COMAC and the lies of low ticket sales

So another 5 aircraft to go which will bring the delivery to 7 by the end of this year to Chengdu
In view of 400 orders already secured on hand and growing but only 25 ARJ-21s can be made annually, the rate of production is too low obviously Also there is a shortage of pilots as well

All the best to the application of the Mass Production Certificate and make this airplane a success, COMAC

 

[CountStrike]

China Airlines becomes new operator of the A350 XWB
Published on: Friday, September, 30, 2016, 02:45 PM
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China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the ninth airline to operate the world’s newest twin engine wide-body airliner.

CAL’s A350-900 is configured with a three class layout with a total of 306 seats, comprising 32 in Premium Business class, convertible to fully lie-flat beds, 31 in Premium Economy and 243 in the main cabin.

Altogether CAL has ordered 14 A350-900s. After an initial period flying on regional services between Taipei and Hong-Kong, the aircraft will be deployed on long-haul flights, starting with Amsterdam, followed by Vienna and Rome.


Finnair has finalized the arrangement to sell the Airbus A350 aircraft delivered on September 29, 2016 to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and lease back the aircraft for its own operation. The initial lease period is 12 years, and the lease includes extension options.

The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fiber fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 percent reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and significantly lower maintenance costs.

To date, Airbus has recorded a total of 810 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 43 customers worldwide.
http://www.aerotime.aero/en/civil/14395-china-airlines-becomes-new-operator-of-the-a350-xwb

 

[CountStrike]

Wheels up for China’s new aero-engine group
on: August 30, 2016In: Business, News In Image
BEIJING (AFP) – China officially launched a new multi-billion dollar jet engine conglomerate with almost 100,000 employees at the weekend, as Beijing seeks to become an aerospace power and compete with the likes of Rolls Royce and General Electric.

The Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has registered capital of 50 billion yuan ($7.5 billion), and previous reports said it would incorporate subsidiaries of a series of state-owned firms, including the Aviation Industrial Corp of China (AVIC).

President Xi Jinping said founding the company was a “strategic move” to make China an aviation power and modernise the military, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

China does not make large commercial jet engines of its own and the country’s narrow-body airliner, the C919, is powered by engines from CFM International, a venture between GE of the United States and France’s Safran.

The best aircraft in China’s air force use engines built in Russia, Xinhua said.

Beijing is looking to change that with the creation of a new national champion in the field as it seeks the prestige of having its own aviation sector.

Visitors look at a full-size model of an aircraft jet engine made by China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) at the China International Industry Fair in Shanghai. – AFP

Leaders have targeted the manufacture of high-technology products such as jet engines as a means to transform the world’s second largest economy and make its firms more competitive with advanced foreign rivals in aerospace, biotechnology, alternative energy and other sectors.

Premier Li Keqiang said in written comments that making “breakthroughs” in advanced aircraft engines would have great value in strengthening the military and manufacturing ability of the country.

Xinhua cited him urging indigenous innovation to make AECC a world leader in aero-engines.

The new firm will employ 96,000 employees and be headquartered in the capital, reports said, with China’s State Council, or cabinet, and the Beijing city government also investing in it.

But industry executives say it could take years for the firm to develop the engines to power big commercial jets.

Earlier this summer China’s homegrown regional jet the ARJ21, made by AECC investor the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC), made its first commercial flight after years of delays, though its quality and reliability still have to be established to win over customer and passenger confidence.
http://borneobulletin.com.bn/wheels-chinas-new-aero-engine-group/

 

[ahojunk]

China boosts aviation power with nationwide strength
2016-10-01 10:06 | Xinhua | Editor: Li Yan

China is gearing up to realize its dream of "taking off" by boosting a global aviation power. It goes all out with the state will and nationwide strength, targeting to have its own aircraft with home-made aero-engine.

Within one year, China showed the world with three iconic models of its "large aircraft family" : the commissioned heavy-load airfreighter Y-20, as well as the completed first homemade large passenger aircraft C919 and the massive amphibious aircraft AG600.

"The aviation industry is the crown industry in the manufacturing industry. The large aircraft is the exclusive capacity of a great power, with its will and strength," said Geng Ruguang, deputy manager of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's largest state-owned aircraft producer.

"It is a harvesting time for China' s aviation industry to embrace multiple symbolic major models after years of constant efforts. It represents the general upgrading of its national and scientific strength," said Geng.

The country shows unprecedented efforts and boldness in innovating to make the country an aviation power. And its has made a big decision to drive its aircraft with the "China heart" , home-made aero-engine.

On Aug.28, the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) was established in Beijing, targeting to become a world-class aircraft engine company with the indigenous innovation.

The aviation engine has long been a perplexing "pain" for China' s aviation industry. The new step is deemed as a strategic move of China to enhance the national power as well as the capacity of the armed forces.

"Based on the independent innovation, the AECC will stride forward to create the strong 'China heart' for our aircraft." said Cao Jianguo, president with the AECC.

According to Cao, the corporation will focus on building a complete industry chain with the design, manufacturing, experiment and related key material research of the aero-engine.

"It will adhere to independent research and development for the national mission of aviation engine," he added.

As a new state-owned enterprise, the AECC received investment from the State Council, the Beijing Municipal Government, Aviation Industry Corporation of China and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, with a registered capital of 50 billion yuan (around 7.5 billion U.S. dollars).

The aircraft engines are sophisticated products of the equipment manufacturing industry. Making breakthroughs in this area as soon as possible will have great value for improving China's economic and military power and national strength.

China will launch at least 100 key projects over the next 15 years to increase the country's technological capability and improve people's livelihoods, according to the 13th Five-Year Plan unveiled earlier this year.

Aviation engines and gas turbines, as well as the "large aircraft project" were all listed among the 100 projects.

In fact, besides the move on boosting the aero-engine industry, China has also caught the world' s attention by releasing three major models of its home-made large aircraft models.

On Nov.2, 2015,China' s first domestically-produced large passenger aircraft C919 was unveiled by its producer Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) in Shanghai. It is under important mission for China to get its role in the bursting civil aviation market, which is now monopolized by the Airbus and Boeing.

With its maiden flight scheduled for next year, however, and at least another three years of test flights, it will take some time before the single-aisle jet can fly commercial air routes the world over.

On July 6, 2016, two Y-20 planes, China's largest homegrown transport aircraft, officially joined the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force. It represents that China has gained the capacity of long-range transportation, and entered the world' s "large aircraft club" with all members as aviation powers.

On July 23, China completed production of the massive amphibian AQ600, the world' s largest one of its kind under development phase. About the size of a Boeing 737, the AG600 is to be used to fight forest fires and perform marine rescue missions.

Industry insiders said, China' s aviation industry progress will accelerating the country to march forward to a power with stronger manufacturing industry, innovation capacity as well as national defense.

"China has shown the world with an upgrading aviation industry. It will have a bright prospect with the great nation' s determination to become a global aviation power, peering the traditional western powers," said Geng Ruguang.

 

[ahojunk]

China's Commercial Aircraft Maker Delivers 2nd Regional Jet ARJ21 to Chengdu Airlines
CCTV+
Published on Sep 29, 2016

Chinese state-owned plane maker Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. (COMAC) delivered its second ARJ21, China's first domestic commercial regional aircraft, to Chengdu Airlines on Thursday in Shanghai.

The ARJ21 has garnered over 400 orders from domestic and oversea carriers. The turbofan regional jets have 70 economy and eight first-class seats.

The company plans a shift to mass production after its second delivery of ARJ21 with a serial number of B-3322 issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

"Now we start to prepare for a mass production. We will make seven next year and 25 in 2020," said Yu Zemin, vice manager of COMAC.

"ARJ21 has been doing successful commercial operation so far. I believe it will get better and better as we find problems, solve them and improve the design," said Shen Xiaoming, deputy director of the East China Regional Administration of CAAC.

The company delivered its first ARJ21 on June 28 this year. The plane has been in operation commuting between Shanghai and Chengdu every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
More on: http://www.cctvplus.com/news/20160929...

 

[ahojunk]

Hainan Airlines to launch direct China-New Zealand service in New Year
2016-10-03 13:32:36 Xinhua Web Editor: Shi

China's Hainan Airlines is to begin direct flights between Shenzhen and Auckland
from Dec. 31, 2016. [File Photo: 163.com]​

China's Hainan Airlines is to begin direct flights between Shenzhen, a major city in southern China, and Auckland from Dec. 31, Auckland Airport announced Monday.

The inaugural flight would touch down on Jan. 1, 2017, and the airline would operate three times a week between Shenzhen and Auckland using an A330 aircraft.

The new route was part of Hainan Airlines' international expansion plans, Auckland Airport general manager, aeronautical commercial Norris Carter said in a statement.

"This non-stop service will not only grow the number of visitors from southern China, it will also give Chinese travelers further connecting flight options to Auckland from other areas in China through the extensive Hainan Airlines' network," said Carter.

Auckland Airport estimated that the new service would add 81,000 seats to the China-Auckland route every year and boost the New Zealand tourism industry by 102 million NZ dollars (74.12 million U.S. dollars).

Hainan Airlines is part of the HNA group and is the largest privately-owned air transport company and the fourth largest airline in terms of fleet size in China.

The airline has been operating for 23 years with 162 aircraft in operation and since 2011.

 

[beijingwalker]

China Goes All Out to Become 'Global Aviation Power'
MILITARY & INTELLIGENCE
16:08 03.10.201

Chinese leadership views investing in domestic aviation, both civilian and military, as one of the country's top priorities in hopes that this will help Beijing improve its manufacturing industry, boost innovation and improve national defense, Xinhua reported.

Geng Ruguang, Executive Vice President of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), described aviation industry as the "crown jewel" of manufacturing, saying that China has the potential "to become a global aviation power." AVIC is the country's leading aerospace and defense company behind some of China's biggest projects, including the AVIC TA-600, the Comac C919 and the Xian Y-20.

The AVIC TA-600, also known as AG-600, is said to be the largest amphibious aircraft in the world. It is expected to make its maiden flight later this year. The flying boat, manufactured by AVIC, is designed to be used to fight forest fires and carry out rescue missions at sea.

Last year, China unveiled the Comac C919, a jet airliner intended to compete with passenger planes produced by Airbus and Boeing. The aircraft will perform its first flight next year and will then carry out test flights for additional three years, the Chinese news agency said. Comac was established by several companies, including AVIC. The Xian Y-20 large military transport aircraft has been in service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) since July 6, 2016. Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation is AVIC's subsidiary. China apparently considers large aircraft as a necessary step to increase its international standing. Unsurprisingly, Geng Ruguang referred to them as an element of "a great power." "It is a harvest time for China's aviation industry to embrace multiple symbolic major models after years of constant efforts. It represents the general upgrading of its national and scientific strength," he said.

On August 28, the country established the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) tasked with creating what the Chinese lovingly call a "heart" for its domestic aircraft. AECC is expected to showcase some of the engines at the upcoming China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China. It will be held on November 1-6 in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

However, some doubt that China will be able to quickly close the technological gap. "Chinese engineers are capable of building military aircraft engines but have yet to master the skills to develop and produce the large, powerful turbofan engines used in commercial airliners. For years, China has struggled to produce advanced aircraft engines that are capable of matching up to their foreign counterparts, despite state funding," the website Defence Aviation asserted.

https://sputniknews.com/military/20161003/1045950901/china-aircraft-technology.html

 

[PakSword]

Any good news about our friend China is good news for us.

 

[艹艹艹]

 

[Daniel808]

Any good news about our friend China is good news for us.

And any good news about China's brother, Pakistan. is also good news for all Chinese

 

[ali_raza]

china is doing it right.they cant be a real power untill it got air dominance

 

[Arbiter]

However, some doubt that China will be able to quickly close the technological gap.

How many times have we not heard this before? When China commits to anything it makes sure to succeed, usually before expected time. It is something we all should try to learn from China.

 

[AndrewJin]

How many times have we not heard this before? When China commits to anything it makes sure to succeed, usually before expected time. It is something we all should try to learn from China.

We are not there yet!

 

[ahojunk]

Country's first airpark set to take off soon
2016-10-05 10:29 | Xinhua | Editor: Mo Hong'e

China's first aviation theme park will open to the public soon, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.

Infrastructure construction work has been completed at the 30-square-kilometer AVIC Airpark in Jingmen in Central China's Hubei province, said a news release from the aviation conglomerate in Beijing.

The airpark has the largest general aviation airport in Central China, Zhanghe Airport, which has one 1,800-meter-long runway and another 800-meters-long. It also has a designated area on the surface of the Zhanghe Reservoir that can be used by seaplanes to land and take off.

The opening of the park will help boost development of China's general aviation and strengthen public interest and awareness of the sector, the news release said. It added that when completed, the park's five sections will feature commercial flight services, general aviation manufacturing, aviation tourism, aviation research and development, and cultural industries.

General aviation refers to civil aviation operations rather than scheduled air services.

The Jingmen airpark will host a range of general aviation facilities, such as hangars, pilot training schools, aeronautical service facilities, fliers' clubs and aviation museums, according to Song Qingguo, general manager of China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co, which is owned by AVIC, who participated in the planning and building.

It also aims to become the country's largest test and manufacturing base for special aircraft, and to dominate Central China's general aviation services market.

Song said an AVIC aircraft assembly plant is being built in the airpark, and that it will be capable of producing about 500 lightweight sport planes a year.

AVIC plans to establish 50 such airparks nationwide to promote aviation culture and accelerate the growth of general aviation industries, which have long been ignored in China.

The United States, which operates more than 300,000 general aviation aircrafts, has at least 21,000 airports and landing points dedicated to such planes, along with nearly 10,000 maintenance stations.

By contrast, the Chinese mainland has less than 300 general aviation airports and landing points, and few maintenance and support facilities, according to Wang Ya'nan, editor-in-chief of Aerospace Knowledge magazine.

Joon Dauplaise, director of emerging markets at US manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft, was quoted by Xinhua News Agency as saying that the US has about 600 aviation communities that combine entertainment with business functions, and with the opening-up of China's general aviation market and the development of advanced equipment manufacturing, there is enormous potential for aviation parks in the country.

 

[CountStrike]

Liebherr, LAMC JV Delivers First Chinese Assembled Landing Gear to Comac
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Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha), the joint venture between China’s LAMC (AVIC Landing Gear Advanced Manufacturing) and Germany’s Libherr-Aerospace has delivered its first Chinese-assembled landing gear for the ARJ21 to the aircraft’s manufacturer Comac.

The JV, established in 2012 for the Chinese aviation market, will assemble the next ARJ21 main landing gears at its facility in Changsa, taking responsibility for parts procurement.

The assembly line replicates another of Liebherr’s centre of excellence for landing gear and flight control systems in Lindenberg, Germany.

Arndt Schoenemann, chairman of the board of directors of Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha), said the delivery of the first ARJ21 main landing gear assembled in China to COMAC represented “a major milestone in the history of the JV.”

The first ARJ21 entered into service in June with launch customer Chengdu Airlines, the domestic carrier subsidiary of Sichuan Airlines.

http://mro-network.com/news/2016/10...st-chinese-assembled-landing-gear-comac/15781