Source: CCTV.com

05-13-2008 17:07

30 years ago in 1978, China’s opening-up and reform policy prompted a surge of foreign companies seeking to create a presence in China. But Boeing began its relationship with China seven years prior, in 1972. Since Nixon flew to China on Air Force One, then a Boeing 707, the relationship between China and Boeing has continued to progress.

Boeing has longstanding relationships with Chinese airlines, the Chinese aviation industry, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the Chinese government. Boeing supports Chinese efforts to ensure a safe, efficient and profitable Chinese aviation system to keep pace with the country’s rapid economic growth.

Since the 1980s, Boeing has purchased more than US$1 billion in aviation hardware and services from China. Today, Boeing and Boeing supplier partners have active supplier contracts with China’s aviation industry valued at well over $2.5 billion. Today, there are more than 4,500 Boeing airplanes flying throughout the world with parts and assemblies built in China.

In cooperation with Chinese airlines, CAAC and industry, Boeing has provided enhanced professional training to more than 37,000 Chinese aviation professionals since 1993.

Join us on this episode of “Up-Close” to meet John W. Bruns, Vice President of China Operations, Boeing Commercial Airplanes to know more about Boeing’s journey in China.

 

Editor:Liu Fang