Avic is presenting its new Cloud Shadow jet and a greatly expanded development of its Wing Loong propeller-driven series at the show, while China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC) is displaying the CH-5, a jet-propelled follow-on to its established CH-4.

The MA700 turboprop is now due to fly in 2018, a year later than previously planned, Avic said, forecasting deliveries no earlier than 2020.

Boeing’s plans to establish a completion center for the 737 in China in partnership with Comac have progressed with the signing of a framework agreement between the two companies and the government of Zhejiang province, which will host the facility.

An unannounced slippage in C919 flight testing implies a delay in the undisclosed target for first delivery, which had previously been set for 2019.

The biennial Zhuhai air show is a banquet for observers of Chinese defense technology. Although nuclear-capable missiles and the latest developmental and operational air force systems are absent, China’s policy of ensuring that there are multiple suppliers in all key areas results in many new programs at Zhuhai. This year, counterstealth technology and advanced missiles were in the forefront.

NetJets is the first Western company to begin air charter services in China following receipt of an air operator’s certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is encouraging Chinese carriers to go global, while foreign carriers are pushing for greater access to the China market.

China’s AVIC International Holding has formed Hong Kong-based Continental Motors Group (CMG) to consolidate its general aviation aircraft engine businesses and integrate development, manufacturing, sales and service.