Aviation suppliers confident about success in China's growing market

Aviation companies have demonstrated their confidence in the Chinese market at the ongoing China International Import Expo, with Airbus looking to capitalize on opportunities in helicopter emergency medical services.

In his keynote speech at CIIE's opening ceremony on Monday, President Xi Jinping said China's imports of goods are expected to exceed $30 trillion in the next 15 years, with imports of services tipped to top $10 trillion.

The next day, a deal worth more than 10 billion yuan ($1.44 billion) was signed between China Eastern Airlines, which is based in Shanghai, and British engineering giant Rolls-Royce for Trent XWB jet engines and longterm maintenance services.