China to invest a quarter trillion in aerospace....

[TangoWhiskey]

Listening to an interesting audio program / interview by Diane Rehm with the previously discussed James Fallows about China's plans to become "the new leader in aviation".

It's live at this moment but should be able to be downloaded as a podcast or streamed later.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-10/james-fallows-china-airborne

 

[flyingron]

That's a lot of groundcatchers.

 

[jmp470]

And Cirrus SF 50's.

 

[steingar]

After which they'll have a s many airplanes as the US did in 1922.

 

[rpadula]

Well, you know what they say about how to make a small fortune in aviation.