Aero Engine Corporation of China
State-owned aerospace manufacturer of civil and military engines.
Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) is a state-owned aerospace manufacturer focused on developing and producing aero-engines and related technologies. The company was established on August 28, 2016, with its headquarters in Beijing, as part of a strategic initiative to advance China's capabilities in aircraft engine manufacturing. It was formed by consolidating the aero-engine and related divisions of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), with an initial capitalization of USD 7.5 billion.
AECC's primary business involves the research, development, production, maintenance, and service of a wide range of powerplants. Its product portfolio includes turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, and turboprop engines for various military and civil aircraft and helicopters. The corporation also manufactures gas turbines for large ships and generator sets, auxiliary power systems, and aircraft transmission systems. Beyond engines, AECC is engaged in the research and development of advanced aeronautical materials.
The company serves clients across the aviation, aerospace, shipbuilding, and energy sectors. Its establishment is aimed at reducing China's reliance on foreign-made engines for both its military and commercial aircraft. Many of China's domestically produced aircraft, such as the C919 commercial airliner and the ARJ21 regional jet, have historically used engines from Western manufacturers like General Electric and Safran. AECC is central to the national goal of achieving self-sufficiency in this critical technology sector. The company comprises numerous subsidiaries, including research institutes and factories, such as the Xi'an Aero-Engine Corporation and the Shenyang Aeroengine Research Institute.
Keywords: aero-engine manufacturing, gas turbines, aircraft engines, aerospace technology, military aviation, civil aviation, turbofan engines, turbojet engines, turboshaft engines, turboprop engines, engine MRO, aeronautical materials, state-owned enterprise, Chinese aerospace, propulsion systems, engine development, transmission systems, auxiliary power units, defense industry, commercial aircraft engines
