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Cessna XLS gains Chinese certification for operations up to 15,000 feet

Beijing, China - The Citation landed and took off from Qamdo Bangda, World's highest airport

Cessna Citation XLS gained Chinese authority's certification for operations up to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) after landing and taking off successfully from Qamdo Bangda, in Tibet, World's highest airport with its 14,219 feet (4,334 meters) altitude. The test flight was operated in February by CFIC (China Flight Inspection Center), member of CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China). “The flight i...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1103543
Rome, Italy, 04/27/2009 15:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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