National Aviation Science and Technology Laboratory Takes On Large Aircraft Project

The National Aviation Science and Technology Laboratory (construction pending) signed a cooperation agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China on 20 December 2008 at the Beijing Aeronautics and Astronautics University. The National Laboratory is relying on the Beijing Aeronautics and Astronautics University, which will participate in the independent research and development of special projects in large aircraft nationwide. According to the cooperation framework agreement, the two sides will build a production research base in aircraft design, aerodynamics, digital design, manufacturing, airborne avionics systems, and aero-engine optimization. The two sides will also set up a joint meeting system to accommodate the combined large passenger aircraft development process.