China to Launch First Plane for Private Business Use

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Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Wednesday, March 05, 2003

China to Launch First Plane for Private Business Use

China's first airplane for private business use, produced recently in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province, will make its maiden flight in July.

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China to Launch First Plane for Private Business Use

China's first airplane for private business use, produced recently in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province, will make its maiden flight in July.

The design for the new aircraft, "the Little Eagle--500 ", hasbeen patented and is one of the two types of private business planes China is currently developing.

Designer Shi Jingqi said the plane could be used for flying lessons, business and air reconnaissance.

Shi said the plane can carry four people including the pilot and a maximum weight of 560 kg. It can reach a top speed of 300 kmper hour.

Developed by the Shijiazhuang Airplane Industry Co. Ltd and priced to sell at two million yuan (about 241,000 US dollars), theplane has already attracted Chinese business people.

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