China's AVIC investing big in engine research (2)

Besides state-owned enterprises, many private companies were also willing to join the aviation engine industry, he added.

China's aviation industry has seen rapid development and prompted robust demand for domestically made engines, said Zhang.

With 80,000 staff members, AVIC Aviation Engine Holding Company Ltd produces engines for both military and civilian planes. In 2011, the company's sales revenue hit 40 billion yuan.

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