Accession Number:

AD1031241

Title:

Chinese Investment in U.S. Aviation

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA SANTA MONICA

Personal Author(s):

• Ohlandt,Chad J.
• Morris,Lyle J.
• Thompson,Julia A.
• Chan,Arthur
• Scobell,Andrew

Report Date:

2017-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

124.0

Abstract:

The U.S. aerospace industry is a major contributor to U.S. exports and national security. China maintains industrial policies aimed at creating a globally competitive aviation industry. Building on previous studies by the RAND CorporationReady for Takeoff Chinas Advancing Aerospace Industry and The Effectiveness of Chinas Industrial Policies in Commercial Aviationthe U.S.-China Economic and National Security Review Commission USCC asked RAND to assess Chinese investment in U.S. aviation. In this report, the term aviation generally refers to the industry of manufacturing aircraft and does not extend to operating airlines, which is not currently threatened by Chinese competition.

Descriptors:

• china
• investments
• commercial aviation
• aircraft industry
• INTERNATIONAL TRADE
• air transportation
• military aircraft
• national governments
• commercial aircraft

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE