Chinese Premier underscores innovation in jumbo aircraft manufacture

Source: Xinhua | 05-12-2008 08:28

BEIJING, May 11 (Xinhua) -- China should unswervingly adhere to self- innovation in research and development of large aircraft, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang (L) and Shanghai Party  Chief Yu Zhengsheng (R) unveil the plaque for China's first  ever jumbo passenger aircraft company at the inauguration  ceremony in Shanghai, east China, May 11, 2008. China's  first ever jumbo passenger aircraft company, which was a  major part of the nation's large jet program, was officially  inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday.(Xinhua Photo)

China's first ever jumbo passenger aircraft company was officially inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday.

The company, named Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (CACC), will be responsible for researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing the homegrown large passenger aircraft.

China should by all means conduct overall design and final assembly of large aircraft by itself. The research and production of engines, airborne equipment and material will also demand independent effort, said Wen.

"On one hand, we should notice that China is far behind the world advanced level in hardware, software and talent; on the other hand, China has certain conditions including economic strength, industrial foundation, demand from the market and opening up degree," said Wen.

The country should attach great importance to using world technical resources in an effective way, and introducing and adopting advanced technologies, said Wen.