Aviation Industry Corporation of China

Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate. It is involved in the development and manufacturing of both military and civilian aircraft, playing a significant role in China's aviation industry. AVIC is newsworthy due to its involvement in various recent developments, including the deployment of shipborne drones on PLA Navy vessels, as highlighted by CCTV's coverage of the Type 075 amphibious assault ship. Furthermore, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), which is closely linked to AVIC, recently announced progress on the C929 widebody jet, securing a partner for its core avionics. Simultaneously, China is conducting an anti-corruption campaign, leading to the expulsion of several defense industry executives from the national legislature, though the direct impact on AVIC specifically is not detailed in these articles. AVIC's activities are relevant to understanding China's military modernization and its ambitions in the commercial aviation sector.