At Least
1,000 Additional Helicopters Needed in China in the Coming Decade
China needs more helicopters. |
There are currently 70 or so civil helicopters
in operation in China today, but in the coming decade the demand
will exceed 1,000. Relevant experts insist that China is in
urgent need of a helicopter rescue system, particularly for
fire fighting in high buildings and medical first aid. But the
Chinese government places rigid restrictions on private purchases
of helicopters. It is reported that certain foreign helicopter
manufacturers are now entering China, and that a Sino-U.S joint
venture has assembled the first prototype in Shanghai.
