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Leading manufacturers like Chengdu Aircraft Corporation and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation have developed advanced 5th-generation stealth fighters like the J-20 Mighty Dragon and the J-35 .

In 1951, China launched its formal aviation industry, initially relying heavily on Soviet technology to build its air defense capabilities. Today, it is a global powerhouse, with industry revenues reaching as it aims to become the world’s largest aviation market by 2030. The Rise of Indigenous Engineering

For decades, China's aerospace sector was primarily defined by licensed Soviet designs, such as the Shenyang J-5 (based on the MiG-17) and the Xian H-6 (based on the Tu-16). However, the 21st century sparked a "renaissance," shifting the focus toward indigenous development and high-tech military and commercial platforms.

Production is concentrated in strategic industrial hubs, including Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shenyang , which handle everything from R&D to final assembly. Breaking the Commercial Duopoly