AVIC subsidiary makes export debut in Latin America

HARBIN - A Chinese aircraft manufacturer said Monday it has delivered two Y12E aircraft to Colombian airline Satena.

The delivery means the Y12 series aircraft has entered the civil aviation market in Latin America, according to the Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co Ltd (HAIG), a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).

The company, based in Northeast China's Harbin, said it has exported 13 Y12 series aircraft with the latest delivery in early December to Satena.

HAIG is a component supplier for world famous aviation enterprises such as Boeing and Airbus, and has independently developed a variety of aircraft, including helicopters and light regional aircraft.

The Y12 series aircraft designed and developed by AVIC is a light and general purpose aircraft. The high wing two-engine aircraft can be used for both passenger and cargo transportation, as well as parachute jumping and touring.

HAIG has sold 130 units of its Y12 series aircraft to more than 20 countries and regions worldwide.