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Chinese Government donates Y-12 aircraft worth $7.4 million (Linked to Record ID#37733)
| Funder | China Ministry of Commerce |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of the Kingdom of Tonga |
| Country | Tonga |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2014 |
| End Date | Dec 13, 2030 |
| Duration | 6,190 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 37761 |
Grant Description
On October 10, 2014, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, Huang Huaguang, and the Prime Minister of Tonga, Vajru, signed a handover certificate of the donation of Y-12 aircraft. The handover ceremony took place in the presence of it over to King Tupou VI at Lupepau'u Airport in Vava'u.
The 17-seat aircraft was manufactured in China by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China at a cost of approximately $7.4 million.
This was the second aircraft donated to the Government of Tonga by the Chinese Government, the first being an MA60 donated in 2013 (as recorded in Record ID#37733). The total cost of construction for these two planes was $20 million USD. In 2015, it was reported that this plane experienced mechanical issues with the brakes.
This plane was at the time operated by Real Tonga Airlines
Sources & References
- Tongan King receives Chinese Y-12 aircraft in Vava'u
- Roundup: China donates 2nd aircraft to Tonga
- China to present Tonga with Yun-12 aircraft
- China donates two aircraft to Tonga
- 运-12飞机交接仪式在汤加瓦瓦乌岛举行
- AVIC-‐‑International Delivers One Y-‐‑12 Aircraft to Tonga,
- Tonga's new Y-12 aircraft arrives in Vava'u
- Real Tonga apologizes after Y12 brakes failure
- 中汤双方签署运-12飞机交接证书
- Tonga receives 2nd donation of China aircraft
- Government of Tonga Budget Statement for year ending 30th June 2014
- Lowy Institute Pacific Aid Map
- Chinese Aid in the Pacific Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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