November 19, 2018:
Beriev Aircraft Corp. took part in the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition "Airshow China 2018" in Zhuhai, China. The UAC's displays presented information about the multipurpose amphibian aircraft Be-200 (and its modifications) and the light amphibian Be-103.
The company's delegation met representatives of Energy Leader Aircraft Manufacturing Ltd. to discuss the progress in performance of the
previously signed contracts for delivery of Be-200 and Be-103 planes to China. Negotiations were held regarding the establishment of a joint training center for seaplane pilots to operate in several locations in China and in Russia. Besides
Beriev, Russian company "Hydropromavia Ltd." is also to participate in the creation of the center. Russian branch of the training facility equipped with fully-featured manned flight simulators will be located in the cities of Taganrog and Gelendzhik.
A series of negotiations and consultations with Chinese experts representing the CETC member companies took place. The parties discussed the use of Chinese-produced components and systems in the amphibian aircraft to be supplied to China.
Press release courtesy of www.beriev.com