First Type Inspection Planned Prior To Chinese Registration

The first Airvan 8 aircraft to enter China was displayed at the China International General Aviation Convention held in Xi’an China, in October.  Mahindra Aerospace, together with Shaanxi Jinggong General Aviation Co., showcased this aircraft which arrived at Xi’an Pucheng airport just days prior to the airshow, and was reassembled and placed on static display where it immediately created strong interest.

Still on Australian registration, the aircraft will undergo a First of Type inspection with CAAC ahead of receiving its Chinese registration.

“We are pleased with the fact that Mahindra is partnering with JingGong," said Marguerite Morgan, Business Development Director for China. "They bring a high level of expertise to the table at an exciting time as our product line meets an increasingly favorable aviation environment in China.”

“We are so glad to be the owner of the first Airvan 8 in China” said Zhang Mingding, General Manager, JingGong General Aviation Co. Ltd. “The saying goes that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Jinggong takes the ownership of Airvan 8 as our first step. We build relationships with long established industries such as Mahindra, allowing us to keep pace with the development  of China.” 

A significant signing ceremony was held on Sunday 18th October at which time Zhang Mingding, signed an order for 5 aircraft to be delivered prior to 30th March 2016, reaffirming interest and confidence in the market.

During the airshow, the first launch customer, Inner Mongolia Flying General Aviation Co Ltd, was announced. The company has acquired an operational qualification of Class A by CAAC and is the first general aviation company for short-distance transportation undertaking operations as per CCAR-Part 135 in China. Use of the Airvan 8 will include unscheduled passenger, cargo, and postal service transportation, chartered flights and more.

(Image provided with Mahindra news release. Top: (L-R) Mr. Kerry Ashcroft, Field Service Mahindra Aerospace, Ms. Marguerite Morgan, Business Development Manager  - China, Mahindra Aerospace)

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