Aircraft manufacturing is concerned with manufacturing and repairing of aerospace and aircraft vehicles , including guided missiles, spacecraft, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, gliders, helicopters, airships, balloons, and surface-effect vehicles; and manufacturing parts, such as engines, propulsion units, hydraulic and mechanical equipment, and landing gear.

 

Ref: 120801/2006-09-19

Aircraft manufacturing refers to an industry which comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing or assembling complete aircraft; (2) developing and making aircraft prototypes; (3) aircraft conversion (i.e., major modifications to systems); and (4) complete aircraft overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications).

Ref: 86213/2006-09-13


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