[Pdarasenko]

2012-06-09 16:40:24(Beijing Time) Xinhua English

XI'AN, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China's Xi'an Aircraft International Corporation (XAIC) will sell three MA60 regional aircraft
to MARS, a Ukrainian-based airline, marking the first time for China-made civil regional aircraft to enter the European market,
the XAIC said Saturday. The deal, concluded on May 23, marks a breakthrough in China-Europe cooperation in aviation.

Based in Xi'an, capital of southwest China's Shaanxi province, the XAIC is a subsidiary of China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC).

MARS is a Kiev-based private airline operating regional routes mainly with Saab 340 turboprop aircraft and Augusta helicopters.



The MA60 is an advanced 50-60 seat class regional turboprop aircraft. Characterized by remarkable passenger comfort,
operational adaptability and low operating cost the MA60 is suitable for frequent short and medium-haul commuter operations as
well as multi-role applications. The MA60 can meet the increasingly demanding needs of modern transport and offer operators
with the greatest operating benefits.