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At the 46th Paris Air Show, China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) has entered into a cooperation agreement with France's Airbus Corp, according to which they will jointly set up a research center for airbus. The R&D center will begin operation in this July. By the end of this year 50 Chinese engineers will join in design work for Airbus A350 airliner. The AVIC I has brought military aircrafts, civil aircrafts, aeroengines, and airborne equipment to the air show. Its military aircrafts include Xiaolong fighter plane, Feibao fighterbomber, Shanying training plane; the weaponry include PL9C missile and TY 90 missile; the civil aircrafts include Xinzhou60 and model of new regional jets; aeroengines include WS500 engine and other parts; airborne equipment include ejection seat and personal protective equipment. Of all the Chinese exhibitors, the Luoyang OpticElectronic Technology Development Center is the only unit that develops missiles. This time it showcases two types of shortrange air to air missiles. Its TY90 infrared missile is exhibited at the Paris Air Show for the first time.
| FROM:People's Daily June 17, 2005 |
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