AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine
Developing high-bypass turbofan engines for commercial aircraft.
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd. (ACAE) is a Chinese state-owned enterprise established on January 17, 2009, focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of commercial aircraft engines. It operates as a key division within the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC), which was formed in 2016 to consolidate China's aero-engine capabilities and advance its self-sufficiency in aerospace technology. ACAE's primary mission is to provide domestically produced propulsion systems for China's commercial aviation sector, directly supporting national strategic goals.
The company's flagship project is the development of the CJ-1000A, a high-bypass turbofan engine designed as a domestic alternative to the CFM International LEAP-1C engines that currently power the COMAC C919 narrow-body airliner. The CJ-1000A program represents a significant national effort to build a competitive and technologically independent aviation industry. Assembly of the first prototype was completed in December 2017, with the first successful test run in May 2018. Flight testing of the engine on a Xi'an Y-20 testbed aircraft began in March 2023. While development is reportedly progressing, the engine's entry into service is projected for the late 2020s or early 2030s.
ACAE serves the commercial aerospace market, with its principal client being the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The business model is centered on original equipment manufacturing (OEM), involving the design, production, assembly, testing, sales, and maintenance of its engine products. The company is a joint venture with initial funding from state-owned entities including Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and COMAC. ACAE is also developing engine variants for different aircraft, such as the higher-thrust CJ-1000B for extended-range versions of the C919 and the larger CJ-2000 intended for wide-body aircraft like the COMAC C929.
Keywords: high-bypass turbofan engines, commercial aircraft propulsion, aerospace manufacturing, OEM, aero-engine development, CJ-1000A, COMAC C919, Chinese aviation, propulsion systems, turbofan technology, aerospace engineering, aircraft engine components, aviation self-sufficiency, engine testing, narrow-body aircraft engines, wide-body aircraft engines, state-owned enterprise, aviation supply chain, engine certification, advanced materials