PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: AVIC XAC Commercial Aircraft Co., Ltd. (AVIC XCAC) (was Xi'an Aircraft Industry)
On May 29, the first large part of MA700 aircraft rolled out in Xi'an, China. The roll-out of the fore-mid fuselage is an important milestone in the development process, which kicks off the delivery of major components.
As a new generation of turboprop regional aircraft, MA700 aims at the short-range regional market within 800km. The type is featured with fly-by-wire technology, brand-new pneumatic design, and superior comprehensive performance.
11 customers have ordered 285 MA700.
As a new type of MA family, MA700 benefits from the rich experience and the most advanced regional aircraft manufacturing technology in the world, with 20-year dedicated effort in civil aviation transportation market.
MA700 is the backbone of AVIC's vision becoming a major supplier of turboprop regional aircraft in the world.
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| AVIC XAC Commercial Aircraft Co., Ltd. (AVIC XCAC) (was Xi'an Aircraft Industry) | Airframer |
| AVIC SAC Commercial Aircraft Company Ltd | Final Assembly, Empennages, Aircraft Doors, Wings, Fuselage Sections, Engine Pylons |
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| XAC MA700 |
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