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Low-Altitude Sector Deep Dive: Frontline Domestic Substitution Case in Aviation Manufacturing | OpenTalk Review
The global aviation manufacturing sector has long been marked by technological monopolies and supply chain blockades that once trapped domestic industries in a "stranglehold" relying heavily on imported core components and key processes. This paper explores the continuous, in-depth advancement of domestic substitution in China’s aviation manufacturing industry, tracing its evolutionary path from passive technology introduction to proactive independent R&D, and ultimately to full-chain autonomous control. It systematically analyzes key breakthroughs in core domains including aeroengines, avionics systems, advanced aviation materials and large aircraft structural components, while addressing …
China’s aviation manufacturing sector is advancing domestic substitution across core domains, from aeroengines to avionics and advanced materials. The analysis outlines a shift from relying on imported components to proactive in-country R&D and autonomous control of supply chains.
The report traces the evolution from passive technology introduction to independent research and development, culminating in full-chain autonomous production capacity. It emphasizes sustained high-intensity investment and policy support as key accelerators of domestic capabilities.
Core breakthroughs are highlighted in aeroengines, avionics systems, advanced aviation materials, and large aircraft structural components. The study frames these areas as pivotal to reducing foreign technology dependence and improving domestic resilience.
Critical challenges addressed include technical bottlenecks, certification barriers, and cost control, with ongoing efforts to overcome these through industry-university-research collaboration and iterative system optimization. The material discusses how these efforts are supported by a broader national strategy.
The analysis also considers expanding application scenarios for domestically produced aviation products and the implications of localized manufacturing systems. It describes a trajectory toward greater self-sufficiency and controllability within China’s aviation supply chain.