Aircraft
Certification Crunch in China
Western companies face some challenges in certifying their products in the country.
Manufacturers' commitment to shows such as ABACE are testament to their optimism about the region's potential for growth. (Photo: David McIntosh)
Manufacturers' commitment to shows such as ABACE are testament to their optimism about the region's potential for growth. (Photo: David McIntosh)

Applications for Chinese approval of foreign aviation goods and products are on the rise, putting a strain on that nation’s limited certification resources. China ranked fourth in the number of applications from U.S. manufacturers seeking validation from 2012 through late last year, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). China received 7.7 percent of the applications, behind the European Union, Canada and Brazil.


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