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The future of Cessna single-engine programs caught the attention of media attending NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas. AVweb’s Glenn Pew talked with Jodi Noah about the full range of propeller-driven products. Duration: File Size: download here

True Blue Power says it’s created safe, reliable, and affordable lithium ion batteries for general aviation aircraft. AVweb’s Russ Niles spoke with the company’s VP of Engineering, Brett Williams, at NBAA 2013 in Las Vegas. Duration: File Size: download here

Geographically, technologically, and spiritually, Xi’an is poised to be the heart of general aviation in China’s emerging GA market – much as Wichita, Kansas is to the U.S. GA scene. Perhaps that’s why Wichita is opening a bureau in Xi’an. AVweb spoke with Cessna’s William J. Schultz and Wichita mayor Carl Brewer at the China […]

A Chinese-based company recently bought Mooney and pledges to restart production, keeping the company at its Kerrville, Texas headquarters. In this exclusive interview from AVweb’s CIGAC/ATCC coverage of Chinese aviation, Jerry Chen reveals new details about where Mooney will be headed. view on YouTube

In Europe, autogyros are a mainstay in the recreational aviation market, and the same trend may develop in China. In this exclusive video report from the China International General Aviation Conference in Xi’an, AVweb’s Tim Cole reports that autogyros may be uniquely suited to China’s developing GA market. view on YouTube

China is building new, modern, and capable airports at a blistering pace, and many of these will eventually serve the developing general aviation market. AVweb’s Tim Cole visited Peucheng Airport in east central China and filed this video sampler of what’s on the flightline there. view on YouTube

As China struggles to expand its aviation infrastructure at a breakneck pace, it’s seeking help from every corner of the globe, and the European Union is stepping up expertise in airport design. AVweb’s Tim Cole interviews Norbert Gronak of Aviare Consult GmbH about China’s airport design needs. view on YouTube

AVweb speaks with Universal Helicopters pilot Geoff Goodyear about his experience flying the Bell 407 to fight fires in Canada this summer and the advantages helicopters bring to the task. Duration: File Size: download here

This week, AVweb is attending the China International General Aviation Conference (CIGAC) and the annual Aviation Training Congress China (ATCC). We’ll have coverage all week of our visits to Beijing and Xi’an. view on YouTube