Beijing Review

Trainer Aircraft

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The domestical­ly developed AG100 trainer aircraft made its maiden flight successful­ly on June 20, the Aviation Industry Corporatio­n of China said.

The AG100, a new generation trainer aircraft, conducted its maiden flight at the Moganshan Airport in Deqing, a county in Zhejiang Province in east China.

According to the test pilots, during the 10-minute flight, the aircraft showed good maneuverab­ility and stability, with all systems operating normally.

The AG100 was developed by Zhejiang China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Institute to meet the strong demand of the Chinese and global markets. Its design team has solicited opinions on the model from potential buyers.

The model’s strengths include cost-effectiven­ess, convenient operation and greater safety.

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