The joint venture, which was set up in 2009, is between Airbus and a group of Chinese partners.
AVIC (the Aviation Industry Corporation of China) is the holding group of major Chinese shareholding companies that own the centre.
| “Since it was set up in 2009, the Harbin Manufacturing Centre has progressed to become the best composite material aero-structures manufacturing facility in China. The roadmap Airbus and AVIC are envisaging will ensure the ongoing development of the manufacturing centre.” |
| Geng Ruguang, Executive Vice President, AVIC |
Following the agreement, the HMC will increase the production of A320 rudders from 50% of the total production worldwide to 80%.
The two parties will also work toward ensuring the ramp up of the A350 XWB work packages at the HMC and also commit to exploring other opportunities.
