The development of multiproduct strategy in commercial aircraft industry in China indicates that China has entered into a market where only a handful of countries could achieve. The significant challenges presented by the high risk, long process, and evolution of customer preference require constant technological advance whether it is for a singleaisle or widebody aircraft.Due to lack of experience in multiproduct strategy, aircraft certification and operational support, it will be particularly important to develop stepchange technologies and innovation to achieve commercial competitiveness via increased customization for airlines as well as better economics, comfort levels, and less environmental impacts. One of the key areas for next generation civil transport aircraft will be smart technologies. An overview and a roadmap are provided for enabling smart technologies for the development of next generation aircraft.