Arab News, Sun, Feb 25, 2024 | Shaban 15, 1445
Saudi civil aviation delegation visits Chinese aircraft manufacturing company, economic zone
Saudi Arabia:
A high-ranking delegation from Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation sector has visited
the headquarters of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China in Shanghai,
the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
Headed by the President of the Saudi General
Authority of Civil Aviation Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, the delegation
also visited the assembly line of the C-919 and ARJ-21 aircraft in Shanghai and
the economic zone at Zhengzhou Airport.
The representatives toured COMAC’s factories and
facilities and were briefed on the stages of aircraft manufacturing, the
company’s future plans for testing and assembly facilities, and the latest
technologies and innovations in the aviation industry.
They listened to a presentation of COMAC’s
missions and the details of designing and developing the various aircraft
produced by the company, in addition to a look at the organization’s history
since 2008, the development of its products, the ongoing specialized research on
more efficient and sustainable solutions, and its tasks and responsibilities in
the design, development and production of commercial aircraft.
The delegation also visited the economic zone at
Zhengzhou Airport and heard about the work of specialized companies and
institutions; the development of local manufacturing capabilities; enhancing
cooperation with foreign companies to improve the quality of products;
increasing competition at global level; and contributing to improving the
quality of products and developing advanced technology.
Al-Duailej, in the presence of vice presidents,
CEOs, officials, and several experts in the field of aviation, airports, and the
service sectors of the aviation system, held a meeting with the Executive Vice
Gov. of Henan Province Sun Shougang.
The meeting focused on several issues of common
interest and ways to strengthen areas of joint cooperation in the field of civil
aviation.
The visit came within the framework of enhancing
cooperation and exchanging expertise in the field of the aviation and space
industry, and exploring opportunities for joint cooperation in improving
manufacturing, innovation and air cargo capabilities, along with attracting
investment and enhancing international trade in the sector.