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The Chinese Aviation Industry: Techno-Hybrid Patterns of Development in the C919 Program

2011; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 34; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/01402390.2011.574981

1743-937X

Samm Tyroler-Cooper, Alison Peet,

Defense, Military, and Policy Studies

Abstract Abstract The C919 program is representative of China's broader approach to advancing its aviation industry: dependence on foreign partnerships alongside investment in indigenous development. We find that this approach most closely fits the techno-hybrid model of technological development. This combination of techno-globalism and techno-nationalism is also found in the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's (AVIC) concept of indigenous innovation, macro strategy and structure, the controversy surrounding the recently revealed J-20 stealth fighter, and Chinese views of the potential for civil–military integration to aid in the development of a military airlifter. Truly indigenous development remains aspirational at this time, and the technological barriers that have caused China to depend upon international suppliers for the C919 project are also expected to inhibit domestic innovation and limit its impact on global aviation markets. Key Words: ChinaAviationCivil–Military Integration Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank Richard Aboulafia, Dennis Blasko, Tai Ming Cheung, Thomas Dowling, Kevin Lanzit, John Marino, James Mulvenon, Mike Sacks, and Robert Skebo. We also thank Ken Allen, Ed Francis, Kevin Pollpeter, and Susan Puska for reviewing our draft.