The Xian MA-60 represents China's first indigenous turboprop regional airliner, marking the nation's transition from Soviet-licensed aircraft production to domestic aviation development. First flown on February 25, 2000, it is a twin-engine turboprop with shoulder-wing configuration capable of seating 56-60 passengers. With a wingspan of 95.9 feet and specialized STOL capabilities for unprepared runways, the MA-60 was manufactured by Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
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| Joy Air | — | 0705 | China | 780535 | |
| Joy Air | — | 0706 | China | 780536 | |
| Joy Air | — | 0707 | China | 780537 | |
| Joy Air | — | 0803 | China | 780636 |