गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Tech ∕ China’s new light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight Tech China’s new light-sport aircraft completes maiden flight KathmanduPati August 27, 2020 WUHAN (Xinhua) – China’s new-generation light-sport aircraft Lingyan AG50 completed its maiden flight Wednesday morning in the central province of Hubei, its developer Aviation Industry Corporation of China said. The aircraft took off at 8:38 a.m. from Zhanghe Airport in the city of Jingmen and flew for 12 minutes. Chief test pilot Huang Jie said the maiden flight was successful and all systems were operating normally. According to Gu Biao, chief commander of the maiden mission, the AG50 is designed for aeroclubs, general aviation companies, training schools and private pilots. With a maximum takeoff weight of 650 kg and a payload of 245 kg, it has a range of 650 km and a maximum speed of 222 kph. Some buyers made orders at the maiden flight site for the AG50, the aircraft-maker said Write your comments RELATED NEWS Attendees Extols Latest Tech at Huawei MNC 2023 Additional investment required for development of information technology Huawei Startup ICT Award 2022 to Monal Tech, a startup… 87.19 % population has access to internet Huawei ICT Awards 2020 Grand Finale Concluded Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric… Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo