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Cessna Enters Joint Venture with CAIGA

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Key Takeaways:

  • Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) have finalized a joint venture contract to assemble, customize, and support Cessna Caravan aircraft in Shijiazhuang, China.
  • The joint venture will initially focus on the 208B Grand Caravan EX, offering various interior configurations for the Chinese market, with operations expected to begin in 12-18 months pending government approvals.
  • Beyond Caravan assembly, the agreement also includes the potential for the joint venture to develop and assemble new utility turboprop models.
  • While final assembly, customization, and testing will occur in China, the manufacturing of parts and subassemblies for the aircraft will remain in Wichita, USA.
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Earlier this year, we reported that Cessna entered into a strategic agreement with CAIGA (China Aviation Industry General Aircraft), a subsidiary of AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), to sell, assemble and support the Cessna Caravan in Shijiazhuang, China. The agreement has now developed into a contract for a joint venture company, which in addition to the Caravan assembly may develop and assemble new utility turboprop models, Cessna said.

“As general aviation continues to grow in China, Cessna is committed to offering the right products to serve the market complemented by the company’s unparalleled customer service,” said William Schultz, Cessna’s senior vice president of business development, China.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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