China Helicopter Exposition 2011

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Introduction
The civilian helicopter market is under preliminary stage in China. The application is limited in some fields that other transport vehicles cannot deal with. The development is unstable and immature. It is expected to take a great advancement.

If low altitude airspace in China is allowed to open before 2018, civilian helicopter will be widely used. Many new departments, new traders will use helicopters, especially public security, customs and other quasi-military departments.

It is shown by market investigation that China has great potential demands for civilian helicopter. With the development in national economy, there are many needs for transportation, emergency rescue, power engineering, fire fighting, law enforcement and sightseeing. According to market investigation, the market demand for civilian helicopter will increase greatly during the 11th Five-Year Plan period.

As civil high-tech industry, helicopter industry plays a very important strategic role in the construction of national defense modernization and national economy. The advancement of helicopter technology not only boosts the progress of helicopter industry, but also drives the modification, improvement and sustainable development of related industries. It is the important drive for national economy strategy adjustment and industries optimization.

After three years marketing survey, the Organizing Committee of Aviation Expo/China will host China International Helicopter Exhibition and Roundtable Conference 2011 in Beijing concurrently with Aviation Expo/China 2011(14th Event).

The organizing committee cordially welcome the companies and organizations that are involved in helicopter and relevant business to participate in the expo ,attend the conference, exchange experience and display your hi-tech equipements and technologies here in Beijing, China.





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China unveils its first one-tonne helicopter as expo opens CCTV News - CNTV English


TIANJIN, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- The first ultra-light civil helicopter manufactured in China made its debut Thursday at the first China Helicopter Exposition, which runs from Thursday to Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin.

The one-tonne AC310 helicopter, equipped with a fuel-efficient engine and flexible rotor system, can carry two to three passengers and cruise at up to 159 kilometers per hour, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), which developed and manufactured the ultra-light helicopter.

The aircraft can be deployed for emergency rescue, environmental monitoring, flight training, and private use, said Wang Bin, president of Avicopter Corporation Limited, a joint venture between AVIC and the Tianjin municipal government.

"Aimed at China's expanding private aircraft market, the ultra-light helicopter is designed for the public, -- the middle-class and helicopter lovers," Wang said.

The AC310 made its maiden flight in late August and is expected to acquire the aircraft type certificate from Chinese civil aviation authorities next May, he said.

The helicopter is priced at 3.5 million yuan (541,100 U.S. dollars), affordable to China's rich and flying clubs, Wang added.

The state-owned aircraft maker produces civil helicopters that weigh from one to 13 tonnes. Its two-tonne AC311 made its maiden flight last November, and its 13-tonne AC313 soared to an altitude of 8,000 meters during a flight trial 10 days ago, according to AVIC.

The expo is organized by the Administrative Committee of Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone, the Administrative Committee of the Airport Economic Area of Tianjin, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China Helicopter Co., and France Advanced Business Events Group.

More than 200 companies from over 20 countries and regions are attending.

 

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Have lost track of the AC series:

AC301, AC301A, AC310, AC311, AC312, AC313, AC352, etc......

 

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