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China plane-makers take first steps to rival global giants
ZHUHAI, China - China's fledgling aerospace industry took a major leap forward Tuesday at the nation's only international air show as it announced its first sale of commercial aircraft to a US company.
Activities:2008 China Aviation Exhibition Source:(AFP)
2008-11-04
China establishes company to make its own jumbo jets
China has established a homegrown company to make passenger jumbo jets, state media reported Sunday -- a step forward in the country's quest to become less dependent on Boeing and Airbus.
Nations:China
2008-05-11
Hypersonic jet could reach Australia in under five hours
British engineers unveiled plans Tuesday for a hypersonic jet which could fly from Europe to Australia in less than five hours.
Nations:Australia U.K.
2008-02-05
China to establish company to build large jet
SHANGHAI - China will set up a company to develop and build large commercial jets early this year as it tries to reduce its reliance on Boeing and Airbus , the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday.
Nations:China
2008-01-07
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