Test flight conducted at Laos’ Nong Khang airport

A test flight supported by the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI) was conducted on April 19 at Nong Khang airport in Laos’ Huaphanh province.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 20:48

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The aircraft is used for testing at Laos' Nong Khang airport. (Photo: VNA)

Vientiane (VNA) – A test flight supported by the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI) was conducted on April 19 at Nong Khang airport in Laos’ Huaphanh province.

The aircraft usedfor testing from April 19-27 is a Super King Air, Models B300 coded HS-AIM.

The airport isdesigned to receive 70-100-seat planes such as ATR 72, Fokker 70, Fokker-100,or equivalent aircraft. Its runway is 2,400m long and 30m wide.

Work on the 82 million USD airport started in 2013. With its runway completed and flight support system installed, the airport meets the standards of the CivilAviation Administration (MOS 2009) and the International Civil AviationOrganisation (ICAO).

Theproject is invested by the Civil Aviation Department under Lao Ministry ofDefence, with Vietnam's Airport Design And Construction Consultancy One Member Limited Liability Company and Hoang Anh GiaLai Agriculture Joint Stock Company as contractors.

The operation of Nong Khang airport isexpected to help Laos attract more foreign investors, promote tourismcooperation, and create added value for the economy, thereby improving people'sliving conditions. The project will be handed over at the endof this month./.

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