China and the United States will cooperate to produce the CF34-10A engine for the ARJ21 regional jet, according to sources at the ongoing tenth Beijing International Aviation Exposition on Friday.

The contract signed by Shenyang Liming Aero Engine Corporation Ltd. and General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) will be an important cooperation project.

With 70 to 90 seats, the ARJ21 is an advanced turbo-engine aircraft that can operate medium and short haul routes.

The experts cited the cooperation as an important opportunity for Liming to participate in international aviation manufacturing.

(Xinhua News Agency September 20, 2003)