China has taken a step forward in the drive to develop self-flying passenger-carrying air taxis. The Chinese civil aviation authority (CAAC) has issued guidance on … Read more
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Titan powered Top Cub to be China’s first kitplane
The kitplane market in China may be set for a boom – that’s what Liaoning Cub Aircraft Corp believes. The company has just agreed with … Read more
Dornier Seawings raises €150m to build Seastar amphibian
+VIDEO Dornier Seawings has raised an additional €150m from shareholders to further develop its Seastar CD2 amphibious aircraft and build a production facility. The new … Read more
China certifies updated electric two-seater
Chinese manufacturer Liaoning Ruixiang has completed certification of its updated electric two-seat trainer, according to a local report. The RX1E-A is a development of the … Read more
Piper receives largest aircraft order in company history
The biggest single order in Piper Aircraft’s history was announced today at the Singapore Airshow – 152 aircraft worth $74m! The order was placed by … Read more
Diamond Aircraft sold to China
Diamond Aircraft – the “life’s work” of Christian Dries, the energetic founder of the Austrian company – has been sold to a Chinese conglomerate, Wanfeng … Read more
Pipistrel signs mega deal to build aircraft in China
Slovenian firm Pipistrel has signed a landmark deal with a Chinese entrepreneur to build a factory in China to manufacture two of its latest aircraft, … Read more
£1.15/hour to fly China’s improved electric aircraft
China is about to put the all-electric Liaoning RX1E two-seat training aircraft into production, having increased the aircraft’s endurance. The latest prototype, the RX1E-A, recently … Read more
World Formation Aerobatics Championships 2017, China
- May 2017
Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Join AOPA’s flight to China
There’s no doubt that the Chinese are serious about General Aviation – they seem to be buying up or investing heavily into all forms of … Read more