http://www.agairupdate.com/article_detail.php?_kp_serial=00001842#commentsNew Dual Cockpit 510G’s to replace aging fleets in world’s most populated country
Albany, GA – Thrush Aircraft began shipment of the first three of some twenty shiny new dual cockpit model Thrush 510G’s to China this week. It is the single largest order ever for the company and, with the included spare parts and training, one valued well into eight figures.
Heilongjiand State Farms Beidahuand Group in Jiamusi, China will take delivery of the newly FAA-certified dual cockpit 510G’s upon their arrival in country – which is anticipated in a little over two weeks. The first three aircraft are being ferry flown from Thrush headquarters in Albany, Georgia, and the remaining seventeen will be containerized and shipped via ocean transport for the more than 7,000 mile journey.
In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival in China, Thrush has been conducting pilot and mechanic training at the company’s Training Center in Albany over the past two months. In addition, once the aircraft arrive in Jiamusi, Thrush will be providing additional on-site orientation and assistance to help crews there in putting the new aircraft to work as soon as possible. At least six of the new Thrush 510G’s are planned to be ready for service during China’s 2013 spray season. The country’s primary crops that utilize aerial application include rice, soybeans and corn. “The airplanes destined for Jiamusi represent a tremendous milestone for everyone here at Thrush, and for the State of Georgia – as well as a meaningful validation of the increasing levels of cooperation and trade between our nation and China” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft. “Our customers in China did an almost unbelievable amount of research, comparisons and evaluations prior to purchase” he continued “and I’m darn proud they selected us for such an important order.”
China comes to Georgia. Chinese pilots and mechanics spent almost four weeks at Thrush Aircraft’s Training Center in Albany, Georgia in preparation for receiving some twenty new Thrush 510G’s in China this summer.
Heading for China. The first six Thrush 510G dual cockpit aircraft bound for China bask on the ramp at the Thrush Factory in Albany, Georgia as they prepare to head across the Pacific. The first three aircraft will depart this week on a ferry flight to their new home, while the next three will arrive there via container ship.
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Albany, GA – Thrush Aircraft began shipment of the first three of some twenty shiny new dual cockpit model Thrush 510G’s to China this week. It is the single largest order ever for the company and, with the included spare parts and training, one valued well into eight figures.
Heilongjiand State Farms Beidahuand Group in Jiamusi, China will take delivery of the newly FAA-certified dual cockpit 510G’s upon their arrival in country – which is anticipated in a little over two weeks. The first three aircraft are being ferry flown from Thrush headquarters in Albany, Georgia, and the remaining seventeen will be containerized and shipped via ocean transport for the more than 7,000 mile journey.
In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival in China, Thrush has been conducting pilot and mechanic training at the company’s Training Center in Albany over the past two months. In addition, once the aircraft arrive in Jiamusi, Thrush will be providing additional on-site orientation and assistance to help crews there in putting the new aircraft to work as soon as possible. At least six of the new Thrush 510G’s are planned to be ready for service during China’s 2013 spray season. The country’s primary crops that utilize aerial application include rice, soybeans and corn. “The airplanes destined for Jiamusi represent a tremendous milestone for everyone here at Thrush, and for the State of Georgia – as well as a meaningful validation of the increasing levels of cooperation and trade between our nation and China” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft. “Our customers in China did an almost unbelievable amount of research, comparisons and evaluations prior to purchase” he continued “and I’m darn proud they selected us for such an important order.”
China comes to Georgia. Chinese pilots and mechanics spent almost four weeks at Thrush Aircraft’s Training Center in Albany, Georgia in preparation for receiving some twenty new Thrush 510G’s in China this summer.
Heading for China. The first six Thrush 510G dual cockpit aircraft bound for China bask on the ramp at the Thrush Factory in Albany, Georgia as they prepare to head across the Pacific. The first three aircraft will depart this week on a ferry flight to their new home, while the next three will arrive there via container ship.
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