Jan. 3, 2007 (China Knowledge) – Xi'an Aircraft Industry Company (XAC), a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corp., has sold seven Xinzhou-60 passenger planes to Zambia, the Republic of Congo, Laos and Zimbabwe in 2006.

Sales look set to increase in 2007, with other African, Asian, American and Oceanic countries placing orders for another 67 Xinzhou-60 planes.

According to XAC, the Xinzhou-60 meets international safety, comfort, and ease of maintenance standards, and costs. Developed and manufactured by XAC, this turboprop aircraft has a capacity of 50 to 60 passengers and is sold for about RMB 100 million. This price is 10% to 20% cheaper than other similar aircraft available on the market.