Chengdu Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has delivered the first composite rudders for Boeing 737 MAX and 787-10 Dreamliner.

The Chinese manufacturer and Boeing celebrated the delivery in Chengdu on September 9.

The rudder is completely made in China and will be shipped from Chengdu to Chongqing, Shanghai, and through ocean to Boeing U.S. plant for assembly.

The 737 MAX will be delivered to customers starting 2017, while the -10 will enter into service in 2018.

AVIC Chengdu Aircraft currently manufactures ailerons, spoilers and other components for the 747-8 Freighter and 747-8I, rudders for the entire 787 family, and rudder and other parts for the 737.

It has been a supplier of composite materials-made rudders for Boeing 787 aircraft since 2004, with the first 787-8 rudder delivery in July 2007 and first 787-9 rudder delivery in December 2013. As of now, the company has delivered 535 rudders for 787 Dreamliners.