WUXI, China, Rockwell Collins and China Leihua Electronic Technology Research Institute (LETRI), a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), today announced the incorporation and opening of their joint venture - AVIC Leihua Rockwell Collins Avionics Company. 

The joint venture will develop, manufacture and deliver integrated surveillance system products for the C919 program in China.

Kent Statler executive vice president and chief operating officer, commercial systems for Rockwell Collins said: “The formalization of our first joint venture with AVIC demonstrates the strongest cooperation yet between our organizations.

“The creation of AVIC Leihua Rockwell Collins Avionics Company is a major milestone in supporting the COMAC C919 program, as well as another step forward in supporting the growing aviation industry in China.”

Zhang Xinguo, senior vice president of AVIC, added: “The establishment of this joint venture unveils a new chapter of cooperation between Rockwell Collins and AVIC.

“Together our companies will further deepen a mutually beneficial relationship that shares the prosperity and growth of China and the world civil aviation market.

“In the process of becoming a key player in the global aviation supply chain, AVIC is cooperating with well-known international companies to create a highly competitive offering through the combined strengths of these partnerships. This cooperation also demonstrates that AVIC is actively involved in the process of global economic integration in a mindset of openness and self-confidence.”

Present at the opening today in Wuxi, were Clay Jones chairman and chief executive officer; Kent Statler, Colin Mahoney, senior vice president, international and service solutions; Zhang Xinguo, AVIC executive vice president Lu Guangshan, chairman of AVIC Avionics Systems and Zhang Lin, LETRI president.

Rockwell Collins has been working with the aviation industry and its suppliers in China for 30 years. Rockwell Collins equipment is installed in aircraft manufactured in China including the ARJ21, MA60/600, Y8, Y12, K8, AC312 and AC352.