Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) on the further development of industrial cooperation in Tianjin, a major port city in northeastern China. The agreement was signed by He Lifeng, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China and Fabrice Brégier, Airbus COO and President Commercial Aircraft in Beijing. Both sides agree to further improve their industrial collaboration in Tianjin and strengthen the partnership with regards to technical innovation, engineering capabilities and supply chain development.