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2015-07-19 07:59 | Xinhua | Editor: Yao Lan

Civil aviation between China and two Asian countries along the Belt and Road, a China-proposed trade and infrastructure network, will enhance cooperation as China works to promote regional connectivity.

Air travel from China to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan is set to improve following the meeting and signing of a memorandum between the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the two countries' civil aviation authorities on expanding cooperation.

"Thanks to the newly signed agreements, relevant airlines will see substantial increases," said CAAC's deputy director Wang Zhiqing.

Kazakhstan authorities last week announced several new air routes between Kazakhstan and China will be launched from this year through 2019.

By autumn 2015, four airline companies will operate 13 passenger flights and 21 cargo flights between China and Kazakhstan each week. Three companies will run three passenger flights and 15 cargo flights between China and Azerbaijan every week.

The number of air passengers from China to Kazakhstan has increased 81 percent to 70,000 in the past three years, according to data from Air Astana, Kazakhstan's biggest airline.

The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and was proposed in 2013 with the goal of reviving ancient trade routes between Asia and Europe. The network passes through more than 60 countries and regions, with a total population of 4.4 billion.

Bltizo said:

x post via cdf, I posted some posters for various EO products offered by A-star...

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This company has not attracted attention in the West, but it won't be for long before the likes of Axel began writing their dissertation. I wonder if it is backed by the government. It would be wonderful if they make cockpit avionics also.

Bltizo said:

what's a bit weird is that a few of their systems (such as the DAS and the 3D imaging pod) seem to be the same as those offered by a US company called wehrli and associates... i'm not sure if those systems are Beijing A-Star's repackaging of wehrli's products, or what.
The other products of A-Star seem to be self developed without the logos of other companies.

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Thanks Blitzo for posting all of those A-star company information and pics.

A compilation of nice pics of the J-15 factory production floor. Some have been seen before, some are new (at least to me).

First Engine for C919 Delivered to COMAC
By Michelangelo Ji, WCARN.com | Jul. 23, 2015

CFM International delivered first Leap C1 engine for C919 to COMAC on July 22.

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and CFM International Wednesday celebrated delivery of the first LEAP-1C engine for C919 prototype, marking a significant step toward its final assembly and maiden flight.

As China's first self-developed large passenger aircraft, the 150-seat C919 will be powered by two identical engines. After the first delivery on July 22, the second Leap-1C engine is expected to be handed over to the COMAC in August 2015.

Currently, the first C919 prototype aircraft is under final assembly in Shanghai. The body docking has been completed and the mobile systems are now being progressively installed.

The maiden flight had been postponed to the first half of 2016, with deliveries scheduled for 2018 slipping to as late as 2020.

According to an industry insider, China is now developing home-made engine for C919s. Since it will take more time to develop engines than aircraft, it's estimated that first home-grown engine won't be installed on C919s until 2020.

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Where are all my naysayers and haters at? This program can only get better and stronger for many decades to come.

YES, ... however I'm still surprised that they build - esp. in mind of all knowledge to build the A.320 - the prototype so much different !

... and even more I miss recent images

I would diassembly the first C1 engine for reverse engineering. Using Scanning electron Microscopy and X-ray diffraction to find out what materials used in the components then run CAD simulations to achieve the optimal crystal structure.

tidalwave said:

I would diassembly the first C1 engine for reverse engineering. Using Scanning electron Microscopy and X-ray diffraction to find out what materials used in the components then run CAD simulations to achieve the optimal crystal structure.

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If reverse engining is that easy, there will be dozens countries producing jet engines today instead of only EU, US, China and Russia.
I am an Engineer, I can tell you from my experience it takes more time to understand the original designer's reason of doing something by examing the final Product than doing it yourself from scratch. The only reason you may want to reverse engineering is that the reason mentioned Before is critical and you have no way to come up by yourself.

taxiya said:

If reverse engining is that easy, there will be dozens countries producing jet engines today instead of only EU, US, China and Russia.
I am an Engineer, I can tell you from my experience it takes more time to understand the original designer's reason of doing something by examing the final Product than doing it yourself from scratch. The only reason you may want to reverse engineering is that the reason mentioned Before is critical and you have no way to come up by yourself.

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You think countries are like islands. Let's say all the western countries do not talk to each other and do not share any industrial knowledges. You think each one can produce industrial products in a closed environment.
No, They all try to imitate each other in a certain way!

Alot of commercial products are based on reverse engineering. I am talking in the west. They won't copy exactly but it does give clues how to approach.

reverse engineering is not for everybody but if one has enough background then it's possible. Also, you got to have the right tools.