Shandong Qi Xiang General Aviation and MD Helicopters’ Chinese distributor, Avion Pacific, reached an agreement for delivery of an MD500E light turbine single in the second quarter. The sale to Qi Xiang GA is the market debut in China for the MD500 series, which includes the 500E, 520N and 530F. The transaction marks the first reported sale in China’s general aviation industry so far this year. Avion is confident that the MD500 series will “rapidly gain market share with its outstanding performance and top-notch customer service.”