Aviation industry is a strategic industry which is always regarded as an important symbol of national science and technology level and national defense capability. The rapid development of aeronautical science and technology is a huge engine which powers the scientific and technical development of the rest fields and the driving force for the advancement of world culture. AVIC I, as one of the backbone forces of Chinese aviation industry, is quite confident that we will emerge as a vigorous force joining the world high-tech arena.

China Aviation Industry Corporation I, founded on July 1, 1999, is an ultra-large industrial group which is established on the basis of the former Aviation Industries of China. It is responsible for the R&D, manufacturing, sales and after-sales services in military and civil aircraft, aero-engine, airborne equipment, weaponry and fire control system as well as non-aero products. It has inherited the achievements earned through nearly half a century's development, so it not only has solid foundation but also being added with more vitality due to the introduction of new mechanism.