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 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… Facebook’s old web design to disappear in September Top Headlines Nepal now and Nepal then1 PM Dahal holds discussions with Finance Minister and NRB Governor2 Supreme Court annuls Home Minister Lamichhane’s lawmaker post3 PM inaugurates Pokhara Regional International Airport4 RSP convening Central Committee meeting tomorrow5 Foreign Minister leaving for Geneva to attend UNHRC session6 PM Dahal holds talks with EC officials7 796 kms distribution network being constructed for supplying Melamchi water8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier