Zhang Hong
The JL-10 is an advanced trainer aircraft developed by Nanchang based Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation. The aircraft physical appearance similar to Yak-130 and Aermacchi M-346. The aircraft made its maiden flight on 13 March 2006. The aircraft's general designer is Mr. Zhang Hong (), and development had reportedly been completed alongside Yakovlev OKB of Russia. The JL-10 is a direct rival to the Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation (GAIC) JL-9/FTC-2000 Mountain Eagle in competition for the People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF) next-generation advanced trainer aircraft program.