China's jumbo presence powers UK airshow

Leading aviation and avionics firms court global majors even as Airbus, Boeing woo domestic airlines

China's participation in this year's biannual Farnborough International Airshow, one of the most important showcases for the world aviation industry, is the biggest ever, according to the organizers.

The July 11-17 show is featuring a Chinese pavilion hosting some of the country's leading aviation and avionics firms.