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From:ChinaDaily | 2021-03-12 07:46
Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation s major aircraft maker, is developing an airship to meet potential demand from tourists, according to a project insider.
Zhang Jinhua, a senior designer at the Special Aircraft Research Institute, an AVIC subsidiary in Jingmen, Hubei province, that designs blimps and other types of special aircraft, said engineers are finalizing the design work for the AS700 airship and expect to carry out its maiden flight in the second half of this year.
The blimp s research and development started in August 2018, aiming to meet tourist demand for sightseeing air tours, he said, adding that the project is also a result of the government s favorable policies for general aviation business and low-altitude airspace tourism.
AVIC floats idea of airships for tourists
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An artist s impression of the AS700 airship. (Photo provided to China Daily)
Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation s major aircraft maker, is developing an airship to meet potential demand from tourists, according to a project insider.
Zhang Jinhua, a senior designer at the Special Aircraft Research Institute, an AVIC subsidiary in Jingmen, Hubei province, that designs blimps and other types of special aircraft, said engineers are finalizing the design work for the AS700 airship and expect to carry out its maiden flight in the second half of this year.
The blimp s research and development started in August 2018, aiming to meet tourist demand for sightseeing air tours, he said, adding that the project is also a result of the government s favorable policies for general aviation business and low-altitude airspace tourism.
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Advocacy Group Claims Chinese State-Owned Companies Supply Arms to Burma’s Military
Thousands protest against Beijing s support of the coup
An advocacy group has recently accused Chinese state-owned companies of being the biggest arms supplier to the Burmese military. Meanwhile, thousands of Burmese citizens have recently protested against the coup and believe Beijing was behind it, despite the Chinese embassy repeatedly denying the claim.
Citing research by the advocacy group “Justice For Myanmar,” Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported that the five biggest suppliers of arms and military equipment to Burma’s military are China North Industries Group (NORINCO), the Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC), the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (CASC), the China Aerospace Science & Industry Corp. (CASIC), and the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).