Research · Aviation industry
China Aviation Industry
Industrial evolution of China's commercial aircraft ecosystem, from technological capability to certification and global competition.
TypeResearch project
StatusOngoing
DomainIndustrial systems
Overview
This project examines the development of China's large civil aircraft industry as an industrial ecosystem. It looks beyond a single aircraft program to the linked evolution of suppliers, manufacturing capability, certification, policy, and market access.
Scope
- Domestic and international aerospace supply-chain capability.
- Manufacturing ecosystems and the accumulation of technical knowledge.
- Certification pathways and institutional credibility.
- Industrial policy, airline adoption, and global competitiveness.
Research frame
The analysis separates technological achievement from commercial maturity. It asks how capability is assembled, where dependencies remain, and how institutions shape the transition from national program to durable industry.