China Participates in Asian Aerospace 2004
Singapore, February 24 - 29, 2004

General Information:

The U.S. Commercial Service and Many Chinese Aviation Companies are participating in Asian Aerospace 2004 this February 24-29 in Singapore. This an excellent opportunity for American aerospace and aviation companies to meet with potential Chinese customers and explore the highest growth market for aircraft and associated equipment. Read on to find out how your company can meet with potential new customers in China’s hot aviation sector.

Asian Aerospace is one of the world's premier aerospace and defense technology events. Encompassing all civil and military sectors of the international aerospace industry, Asian Aerospace is the foremost platform for companies to showcase their products and services in the Asia-Pacific. In 2002, the show attracted 747 exhibitors from 36 countries and over 23,000 industry trade visitors from 78 countries.

Asian Aerospace 2002 Post Event Review: The six-day event, held from 26 February - 3 March 2002, had the international aerospace community rallying strongly behind it with 747 exhibitors from 36 countries, including 70 of the world's top 100 aerospace companies, 23,433 trade visitors from 78 countries and an estimated 40,000 public visitors. A record number of 120 official delegations from 38 countries were hosted and over USD3.2 billion worth of trade deals were announced at the show, making it one of the most successful editions ever.

U.S. Company Attendance in AA 2004:

Air Show & Defense Technology Exhibitors: More than 100 U.S. firms will be exhibiting at ASIAN AEROSPACE 2004 (AA 2004). The U.S. exhibitors are primarily interested in extending their reach to the region and are interested in exploring areas of mutual interest with Asian firms to widen their business scope.

U.S. Aerospace Trade Mission: The U.S. Department of Commerce will lead a ten-member U.S. aerospace trade mission to Asian Aerospace 2004, February 24-29. The mission will enable participating firms to explore new trade and partnering opportunities in Asia.

Aerospace Product Literature Center (Catalog Show): A group of 33 American firms will also be displaying their product catalogs at Booth A-1221.

Chinese Aviation Market Review:

With its population of 1.26 billion and large area of 3.7 million square miles, China is
well suited for air transport. Accordingly, China’s civil aviation industry has seen increasing investment and rapid development over the last 20 years. The Chinese government considers civil aviation a key sector in China’s continuing economic development. Both China’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Opening-Up the West Policy (to develop the poorer Western Region of China) are also driving increased spending on civil aviation infrastructure.

China’s 10th Five-Year Plan (2001 - 2005) for Civil Aviation Development is spurring near 10 percent growth in both air cargo and passenger traffic. The Planning Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), reports that in 2002 China had a total air cargo turnover of 2.0 million tons, an increase of 9.8 percent, and a passenger volume of 83 million, an increase of 10 percent year-on-year. Industry analysts estimate that the average annual growth rate of China’s total air transport volume will continue in the 8 – 10 percent range for the foreseeable future. By the year 2005, total air transport volume is prospected at:

Total cargo turnover: 2.7 million tons
Total passenger volume: 100 million passengers

Chinese Aviation Company Attendance in AA 2004:

Altogether 11 companies from mainland China and Hong Kong will be exhibiting at the show. The companies include:

Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corp- Beijing
China Aviation Industry Corporation
China Civil Aviation
China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corp
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Ltd
Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co, Ltd
Zhuhai Airshow Co.

HK Firms:
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co, Ltd
Linfair Engineering Co, Ltd
ORBIS
Wilson Press

Most of the above are major aircraft maintenance, manufacturers, or trading companies in China. These companies are interested in exploring areas of mutual interest with international exhibitors and visitors at AA 2004.

Commercial Service China Aviation Sector Commercial Specialists Bai Ying (Beijing) and Lena Yang (Guangzhou) will attend will attend AA 2004 and are available to meet with U.S. companies interested in China’s aviation market. American companies wishing to meet with Ms. Bai Ying or Ms. Lena Yang during AA 2004 should pre-schedule an appointment by contacting them at:

Ms. Ying Bai
U.S. Embassy – Beijing
31st Floor, Beijing Kerry Center
1 Guanghua Road
Beijing, China 100020
Tel: (8610) 8529-6655 ext.825
Fax: (8610) 8529-6558
Email: ying.bai@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Ms. Lena Yang
U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou
Commercial Service
14/F China Hotel Office Tower, Room 1461, Liu Hua Road
Guangzhou, China 510015
Tel: (8620) 8667-4011
Fax: (8620) 8666-6409
Email: lena.yang@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Exhibitor and General Information: visit the official AA 2004 web site at:
http://www.asianaerospace.com