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A “first flight” in India

India’s SARAS program has had its bumpy ride.  The first version of the aircraft had its first flight in 2004.  Here is a video of a 2007 flight of the test vehicle that eventually crashed with the loss of three…

AG600 nearer to first flight

China’s AG600 is the world’s largest amphibian aircraft and has passed its first engine tests.  First flight is planned for later this year. The engine test ran the four WJ-6 turboprops. Next comes a comprehensive ground test program which leading…