More than 50 Chinese-made Y-12 series aircraft have been delivered to eight Belt and Road countries, according to aircraft manufacturer AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group Co., Ltd (HAIG).

The latest two Y-12E aircraft were delivered to Nepal on April 17. They will be used for domestic short distance transportation, the HAIG said.

Nepal had previously bought two Y-12E in 2014 and 2017 respectively. The two aircraft have recorded more than 1,725 safe flight hours. The plane made a significant contribution to transporting supplies after the country suffered from an earthquake in 2015.

The HAIG, based in northeast China's Harbin, is a components supplier for international aviation enterprises such as Boeing and Airbus, and has independently developed a variety of aircraft, including helicopters and light regional aircraft.

The Y-12 series are light and general purpose aircraft. The high wing two-engine aircraft can be used for both passenger and cargo transportation, as well as parachute jumping and touring.

HAIG has sold Y-12 series aircraft to more than 30 countries and regions around the world, including the United States and Russia.