Company
Aviation Industry Corporation of China
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in…
- Founded
- 1951
- HQ
- Beijing, China
- Status
- active
- Models
- 2
Verified profile
0
Sources on record
0
Tracked changes
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Overview
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Beijing . It is China's largest aviation enterprise, producing military aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles including the Wing Loong MALE UAV series exported to multiple countries. AVIC is overseen by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and ranks 140th on the Fortune Global 500 with over 400,000 employees.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- 1 incident on file
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
HH-100 Unmanned Cargo Aircraft
The HH-100 is an unmanned cargo transport aircraft developed by AVIC's Xi'an Commercial Aircraft Co. with a maximum takeoff weight of 2 tons and 700kg payload capacity. It completed its maiden flight in June 2024 and is designed for regional logistics, disaster relief, and military transport applications.
Current platform
Wing Loong UAV
The Wing Loong (GJ-1/GJ-2) is a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of AVIC. Designed for reconnaissance and strike missions, it has been exported to multiple countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Pakistan, making AVIC one of the world's leading armed drone exporters.
Current leadership (1)
- Tan Ruisong Chairman & CEOreported, not verified
Safety record
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Incidents affecting Aviation Industry Corporation of China (1)
- US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User list2020-12-22 · Regulatory action
Includes incidents linked directly to this company, to its models, or to deployments of its models or under its operation. Retracted incidents are excluded from this view but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Recent coverage
Aviation Industry Corporation of China in third-party press
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Revenue disclosed
- $66960000000 (private_reported)
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Common questions
- What is Aviation Industry Corporation of China?
- The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Beijing. It is China's largest aviation enterprise, producing military aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles including the Wing Loong MALE UAV series exported to multiple countries. AVIC is overseen by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and ranks 140th on the Fortune Global 500 with over 400,000 employees.
- Where is Aviation Industry Corporation of China based?
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China is based in Beijing, China.
- When was Aviation Industry Corporation of China founded?
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China was founded in 1951.
- What does Aviation Industry Corporation of China make?
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: HH-100 Unmanned Cargo Aircraft, Wing Loong UAV (Aviation Industry Corporation of China builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
- Where does Aviation Industry Corporation of China operate robots?
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
- Are there any incidents involving Aviation Industry Corporation of China?
- 1 active incident involving Aviation Industry Corporation of China is on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.
- Is Aviation Industry Corporation of China safe?
- Aviation Industry Corporation of China has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 moderate). Most recent: Dec 2020. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Claimed (not independently verified) · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-07-02
Verification posture
Claimed (not independently verified)
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-02
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Aviation Industry Corporation of China.Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Aviation Industry Corporation of China from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
HH-200 commercial cargo drone completes debut flight
AVIC's HH-200 unmanned cargo drone completed its maiden flight, designed with a cruising speed of 310 km/h and a range of 2,360 km.
China's HH-100 Unmanned Transport Aircraft Undertakes First Flight
AVIC's HH-100 unmanned cargo aircraft completed its maiden flight in Shaanxi Province, with a 2-ton MTOW and 700kg payload capacity.
China tests HH-100 cargo UAV
AVIC prepares its HH-100 large cargo UAV for flight-testing with a planned 2-ton MTOW and 700kg payload for regional logistics and military applications.
Why China's armed UAVs are a global export success
China has become the world's leading exporter of armed drones, with AVIC exporting over 100 Wing Loong I and II UAVs to countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Pakistan.
China, Pakistan to Co-Produce 48 Strike-Capable Wing Loong II Drones
Pakistan announced plans to co-produce 48 Wing Loong II armed UAVs with China, reflecting AVIC's growing export success in the Middle East and Asia.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/avic.md
- RSS feed: /companies/avic/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/e4982471-c8e9-456c-8318-2d0faa20a832
- Revision history: /companies/avic/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Anduril Industries7 models
- DJI7 models
- Amazon4 models
- Autel Robotics4 models
- Teledyne FLIR4 models
- AeroVironment3 models
DEPLOY Intelligence Score
36.5/ 100
6-month trend
Analysis
Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Dimension breakdown
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Funding Health
Market Presence
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Deployment Scale
Hiring Signal
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
Last computed: Jul 4, 2026
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