The suppliers of the parts, some for Boeing's new wide-body 787 airliner, included Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Co. Ltd. and Hafei Aviation Industry Co. Ltd.

Boeing has long bought aircraft parts from China as well as other countries. Components contracts can help a manufacturer sell aircraft in a country.

Chinese airlines have already ordered 787s.

Boeing executive Carolyn Corvi said the Chinese companies would make the parts using their own technology and Boeing would not have to provide know-how.

(CRIENGLISH.com June 2, 2005)