Abstract: Our commercial aero-engine technology will decide China's civil aircraft development and competitiveness in the international market.Based on development history of China's civil aviation industry and foreign experience,the paper suggests that we should embark on the road of independent innovation as far as the core technology of civil aero-engine is concerned and that the integrated innovation and the following innovation may choose the path of international cooperation.The general technology of engine can be obtained through outsourcing or worldwide purchase.Due to the low innovation capability,government policy support in money and reshuffle is very crucial.