Speaking at "Promotion Conference on Xinzhou 60 passenger plane", Wei Jianguo, vice minister of commerce noted that the safety, reliability and economic efficiency of Xinzhou 60 passenger plane, developed by China Aviation Industry Corporation I and possessing complete independent intellectual property right, has approached the level of international advanced branch flights, highlighting the complete connection of the airworthiness standard between China and the world.

Xinzhou 60, a kind of new branch passenger plane with 50-60 seats onboard, is designed, produced and checked through test flights strictly in accordance with the international standard. However, the price of Xinzhou 60 is only tow thirds and its direct use-cost 10 percent to 20 percent of foreign planes of the same kind. China Aviation Industry Corporation I signed contract with Zimbabwe to export 2 Xinzhou 60 passenger planes to the country in November last year, presenting a zero breakthrough in terms of branch passenger plane exportation.

The entrance of Xinzhou 60 passenger plane into the international market could widen the exportation of electromechanical products involving high-tech and high added value and possessing China's independent intellectual rights, laying solid foundation for China to develop into an aviation giant.

By People's Daily Online