Tag: aviation

aviation, Industry Overview, mapping

Chinese Aviation Cities: the Obvious, the Unexpected, and the Discrepant

In this blog post, China Aerospace Blog revisits the “What is the Chinese Aviation Industry Like?” article, which dates back to July 2018. While the former was essentially based on the China Civil Aviation Industry Report 2017 by MIIT, this blog post is built on a different set of data detailed below. The focus is also different: we single out the main aeronautical cities in … Continue reading Chinese Aviation Cities: the Obvious, the Unexpected, and the Discrepant

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airlines, Industry Overview

A Portrait of the Chinese Airline Industry in 2019 (Part 1/2): a Historical Perspective

This blog post aims at giving an in-depth review of the Chinese airline industry, within the “Industry Overview” article series. It covers the historical background of Chinese civil aviation and draws a portrait of current airline landscape dynamics. A second article will follow on Chinese airline fleets and alliances. The Airline Industry in China: a History Excluding the pre-1949 Republican era, the development of the … Continue reading A Portrait of the Chinese Airline Industry in 2019 (Part 1/2): a Historical Perspective

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Industry Overview, Investment

Overview of Chinese Investments in the Western Aviation Industry

China has achieved a remarkable catch-up in multiple industries, such as high-speed trains, automobile and renewable energies. In some, it is emerging as a global leader (smartphones, home-use electronics, …). In contrast, the aviation industry still lags behind foreign counterparts despite the launch of ambitious national programs and significant government support. Acquiring foreign competitors, setting up JVs with leading-edge players is an effective way to … Continue reading Overview of Chinese Investments in the Western Aviation Industry

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Industry Overview

What’s the Chinese Aviation Industry like? 5 Facts & Figures

Figures in this article are based on the China Civil Aviation Report, published by the MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) in 2017 China’s aviation industry is, as you already know, highly state-driven and composed essentially of state-owned conglomerates. Historically it has always been considered a strategic industry due to its role as a military asset, although increasing importance has been  given to its … Continue reading What’s the Chinese Aviation Industry like? 5 Facts & Figures

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