CHINA-PAKISTAN: AIRCRAFT MFG COOPERATION
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The JF-17 fighter, co-developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Pakistan's Air Force (PAF), made its debut at the 51st Paris International Air Show which officially opened in Islamabad. Press reports say the JF-17 fighter presented a series of impressive actions during a 5-minute display of aerobatics. At a joint press conference organized by AVIC and PAF after the aerobatics,Vice President of AVIC Li Yuhai said that more than 50 JF-17 all-weather multiple-role light fighters have been delivered to the PAF. He added that this fighter is named "FC-1 Xiaolong", and the "JF-17 Thunder" in Pakistan.
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