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China’s commercial aerospace industry boosts support for Asian Aerospace 2007(02 March, 2007) Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress, which already enjoysendorsement by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), has received significantnew backing from public and private sector enterprises in China, which see the event as the perfectplatform to boost two way trading opportunities in the global commercial aerospace market.The Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, P.R.C. (COSTIND) willsupport Reed Exhibitions, through an agreement with COSTIND Media Centre (the division withinCOSTIND responsible for exhibition coordination), to promote jointly what is shaping up to be thesingle largest dedicated civil aerospace industry event in the world, when it is held at its new venue inAsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong from September 3-6, 2007.Companies located in the two aerospace industry bases in the cities of Xian, and Tianjin have alsoconfirmed their participation at Asian Aerospace to showcase their growing expertise in manufacturingand research & development (R&D).The setting up of the Xian Aviation Industrial in the ancient city, renowned for its terracotta warriors,is a firm indication of China’s commitment to boosting the aerospace industry infrastructure beyondjust the major cities. The Tianjin Aerospace Industry Base in the port city of Tianjin is a collaborationbetween the National Civil Aviation Board and the local government in Tianjin, where Airbus plans toset up an A320 final assembly plant.Annie Ma, Vice President of Reed Exhibitions Aerospace & Defence Group Asia, said: “The supportof COSTIND will go beyond just boosting the Asian Aerospace brand, but also play a vital role inhelping to attract the key exhibitors and visitors which will make the event a pre-eminent fixture on theinternational aerospace industry calendar.“The participation of the aerospace industrial enterprises in Tianjin and Xi An is in line with AsianAerospace’s ambition to provide the perfect platform for companies in China which have an eye onglobal markets, and international companies which are keen to explore business opportunities inChina and the greater Asia Pacific region.”Mr Li Jinduo, Director of COSTIND Media Centre, commented: “We look forward to help increase theawareness and participation of local, regional and international visitors to Asian Aerospace, which is aplatform for companies in China looking overseas and overseas companies looking to the market inChina and the Asia Pacific region.“The Chinese government currently aims at pushing forth the general development in regional aircraft,helicopter and advanced aero-engines and aircraft equipment. There are also targets for increasingOEM production and boosting the industry production. In addition, the development of satellite relatedapplications like communication, navigation, remote sensor, etc. are also being encouraged. Theultimate goal is to have an integrated aerospace industrial chain encompassing aerial, ground andterminal commodities’ production and operation services. We believe that our participation at AsianAerospace will lead to increased opportunities for collaboration with international partners for mutuallong term benefits.”Recently China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC 1) has signed up to participate at the show.AVIC 1 encompasses 47 large and medium-sized manufacturing facilities, 31 research anddevelopment institutes, 22 affiliated specialised companies and institutions, with a total employment ofalmost quarter of a million staff. AVIC II, which specialises in the feeder and rotary wing aircraft sector,has also signed up to participate at Asian Aerospace.Included among the international line-up of leading industry companies which has signed up for AsianAerospace so far are Airbus parent company EADS, Boeing, Bombardier, Action Aviation, Aviall,Aviation Australia, Jet Aviation, Lufthansa Technik, and United Technologies Corporation, amongothers.

National industry and group pavilions which will be represented include Australia, Austria, Canada,France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, the United States, and the UK.Major support for Asian Aerospace has also been pledged by an array of public and private sectororganisations in Hong Kong and China, including Invest Hong Kong, Hong Kong Civil AviationDepartment, The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), Commission of ScienceTechnology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND), Airport Authority Hong Kong, the HongKong Tourism Board, and the Aerospace Forum Asia (AFA).A high-level Congress will form a key component of the event, bringing together major players fromacross aerospace and aviation to discuss the exciting opportunities the region’s fast-growing marketwill deliver.The congress will be organised in partnership with Flight, the world’s longest established brand inaviation media, which provides global intelligence and resources to everyone involved in or with apassion for aviation. Flight’s leading portfolio includes magazines Flight International and AirlineBusiness, as well as the Air Transport Intelligence service and ACAS fleet database.The Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS), which will also be held in conjunction withAsian Aerospace International Expo and Congress 2007, will zero in on innovative and cost effectivetraining as the foundation of airline growth in the Asia Pacific region, given the shortage of trainedpersonnel and the training need created by the tremendous growth of these airline fleets.The recent acquisition and integration of the Asia Pacific region’s premier air freight exhibition andconference, Air Freight Asia into Asian Aerospace is in line with Reed Exhibitions plans to provide acluster of complementary events that will combine to offer the largest dedicated civil aviation industryshowcase in the world.The world’s premier aircraft interiors show, Aircraft Interiors Expo Asia, which has also been acquiredlately by Reed Exhibitions, will be held alongside Asian Aerospace in 2007. Another associated event,Composites Asia will showcase raw materials, production and manufacturing technology forcomposites materials.Altogether, visitors to Asian Aerospace can expect to see a comprehensive range of commercialaviation products and services at AsiaWorld-Expo, excluding a static display area for commercialaircraft, which will be located within the Hong Kong International Airport.About the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, P.R.C.(COSTIND)The Commission is China’s chief governmental department responsible for the administration ofChina’s aerospace industry.About Reed Exhibitions: The world’s leading organiser of trade and consumer exhibitionsReed Exhibitions excels in creating high profile, highly targeted business and consumer exhibitions toestablish and maintain business relations, and generate new business.Every year we run over 460 events in 38 countries, bringing together over 90,000 suppliers and morethan 5.5 million buyers. With 2,300 employees in 33 offices around the globe we serve 52 industriesworldwide.Our network of offices and promoters extends to 45 countries. With more market-leading exhibitionsthan any other organiser, nobody delivers more business contacts than Reed Exhibitions.For more information, please visit www.reedexpo.com.About: Reed Exhibitions Aerospace & Defence Group:Reed Exhibitions Aerospace & Defence Group comprises a total of twelve important regional andniche events. Defence markets in the Middle-East, LATAM and Europe are addressed respectivelyby IDEX 2007 (Abu Dhabi), LAAD 2007 (Rio de Janeiro), and DSEi 2007 (London). TADTE (Taipei)2

focuses on aerospace and defence interests in Taiwan. ITEC 2007 (Cologne) is the largest trainingand simulation exhibition and conference outside the USA, whilst ISNR London 2007 will incorporatethe former APTS event and ISNR Abu Dhabi 2008 the former APTS Middle-East, Infosecurity andSafety & Security events.Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress 2007 (Hong Kong) is a dedicated commercialaerospace event serving China, North & East Asia, incorporating Air Freight Asia and co-located withComposites Asia and Aircraft Interiors Asia. Other commercial aerospace events include Rio deJaneiro based events CCMA 2007 – the LATAM carriers’ purchasing forum – and Aviation Expo 2007,alongside LAAD 2007. Helitech 2007 at Duxford, UK and Helitech Lisbon 2008 both addresscommercial and military helicopter markets across Europe.For more information see www.rxaerospacedefence.comFor media enquiries, please contact:Jetum Communication (Hong Kong)Simon Tam Tel: +852 2566 4916Mob: +852 9345 1126Email: tamsimontam@yahoo.comUniversal Communications (Singapore)Hugh McAtearTel: +65 832 5635Mob: +65-9619 0014Email: hughm@singnet.com.sgKuah Wee Feng Tel: +65 832 5635Mob: +65-9752 5219Email: aa2007@unicomm.com.sg3