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
China
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
Chinese buy majority share in Diamond Canada
Diamond Aircraft has increased its already strong links with China by selling 60% of its North American subsidiary to a Chinese company, Wanfeng Auto Holding … Read more
Pipistrel to make electric aircraft in China
Pipistrel is to make electric and hybrid aircraft in China following a historic trade deal between the Slovenian company and Sino GA Group, a General … Read more
Airshow China, Zhuhai
- November 2016
Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
China boom creates pay explosion for pilots
Booming demand for air travel in China and the need for Chinese airlines to hire nearly 100 pilots a week has created a pay explosion. … Read more