Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

Drone Manufacturing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - JULY 9, 2025 - A worker is manufacturing drones in the production workshop of an aviation technology enterprise in Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on July 9, 2025.

Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MAY 10, 2025 - The core components of the new generation of 850-kilogram thrust aviation turbofan engine (TMS800) on display at the Low-altitude Economy, Education, Science and Technology, and Talent Integration Development Conference of Tianmushan Laboratory in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on China, May 10, 2025.

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors view exhibits at the booth of an aviation technology company during the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Fei)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-CHINA-EURASIA EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240626) -- URUMQI, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view exhibits at the booth of an aviation technology company during the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo, held at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, commenced Wednesday in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo will run until Sunday. It has drawn over 1,900 participants from 50 countries, regions and international organizations, showcasing over 6,000 varieties of products. (Xinhua/Wang Fei)

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

Drone Producing in Anqing

Drone Producing in Anqing

ANQING, CHINA - MAY 16, 2024 - Workers are producing drones at a production workshop of an aviation technology company in Anqing city, East China's Anhui province, May 16, 2024.

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technicians debugs a UAV at Shenyang WooZoom Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to 2 trillion yuan by 2030. (Xi

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A UAV for agricultural use produced by Shenyang WooZoom Technology Co., Ltd. is pictured over the fields in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A technician tests a UAV at Shenyang WooZoom Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to 2 trillion yuan by 2030. (Xi

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Technicians debug a UAV at Shenyang WooZoom Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to 2 trillion yuan by 2030. (Xin

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A technician checks a UAV at Liaoning Dazhuang UAV Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to 2 trillion yuan by 203

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-LIAONING-LOW-ALTITUDE ECONOMY-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240515) -- SHENYANG, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A technician tests a UAV via remote control at Liaoning Dazhuang UAV Technology Co., Ltd. in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 13, 2024. The low-altitude economy is emerging as a forerunner in developing new quality productive forces across China. Shenyang, one of the country's oldest industrial hubs noted especially for its aerospace R&D and manufacturing sector, has established a robust industrial chain that provides a solid foundation for the development of the low-altitude economy. The low-altitude economy is an economic concept that relies on low-altitude airspace, with the general aviation sector playing a dominant role. It involves economic sectors such as low-altitude flight, air tourism, passenger transportation, general aviation services, scientific research and education, among others. The market size of China's low-altitude economy is expected to surge from over 500 billion yuan (about 70.36 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023 to 2 tr

Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios

STORY: Chongqing ushers in new low-altitude consumption scenarios SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of people enjoying aerial views of the city's landmarks 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN YUN, Engineer of Chongqing Liangjiang Aviation and Aerospace Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN HONG, Engineer, Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Cool Black Intelligent Flight Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality planned to introduce a slew of new consumption scenarios starting from Tuesday via a week-long promotion event to stimulate the low-altitude economy. Chongqing intends to introduce diverse recreational activities related to low-altitude sports and tourism. These activities include parachuting, paragliding, and sightseeing over the Yangtze River and the cityscape of Chongqing on a balloon, helicopter, or f

Exploring sustainable solutions at Hannover Messe 2024

STORY: Exploring sustainable solutions at Hannover Messe 2024 SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VINCENZO NUGNES, Associate researcher of German Aerospace Center 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACOB GRUNNET, Exhibitor of Shanghai Electric 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ERIC SCHWARZER-FISCHER, Exhibitor of Fraunhofer STORYLINE: Hannover Messe 2024, Germany's leading annual industrial trade fair, concluded on Friday. The exhibition has a clear emphasis on carbon-neutral production and hydrogen fuel cells. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VINCENZO NUGNES, Associate researcher of German Aerospace Center "So this is DLR, the German Aerospace Center. We are researching clean energy for the future sustainable aviation. Here we have liquid hydrogen aircraft. With the liquid hydrogen, we will power a gas turbine where we will have hydrogen combustion. But we have as well as fuel cells in the belly of this aircraf

China's AG600M amphibious aircraft complete key test flights

STORY: China's AG600M amphibious aircraft complete key test flights SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the AG600M aircraft in test flight STORYLINE: Four China-developed AG600M firefighting aircraft have completed a series of key tests for compliance during 2023, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The AG600M aircraft, a member of the homegrown AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, is aiming to obtain the required type certificate by the end of 2024, and to be delivered to operators for firefighting and other rescue operations in 2025, said the AVIC. Compared with the technology demonstrator AG600 aircraft, the firefighting-specialized AG600M has an upgraded maximum take-off weight of 60 tonnes, and a maximum water-dropping capacity of up to 12 tonnes. Multiple other improvements have also been made to this aircraft, giving it more comfort and better economic performance, said the devel

Türkiye targets over 6-bln-USD defense exports in 2023: president

STORY: Türkiye targets over 6-bln-USD defense exports in 2023: president DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:56 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TEKNOFEST, Türkiye's biggest aviation, space, and technology fair in Izmir, Türkiye 2. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivering speech at the fair 3. various of Turkish-made unmanned armed fighter jet Kizilelma STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Türkiye's defense export target is to exceed 6 billion U.S. dollars in 2023. Speaking at a technology festival in the western province of Izmir, Erdogan said his country has been implementing 850 different defense projects. "With our defense industry initiatives, our exports are increasing exponentially," Erdogan said, addressing the visitors at TEKNOFEST, Türkiye's biggest aviation, space, and technology fair. The president noted that his country has been rapidly completing the tests of Kizilelma, a fighter drone c

Airbus breaks ground on second China final assembly line

STORY: Airbus breaks ground on second China final assembly line DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the break ground ceremony 2. file of Airbus factory STORYLINE: Airbus on Thursday broke ground on its second final assembly line in China's Tianjin as the European aircraft manufacturer seeks expansion in the Chinese market. The groundbreaking marks another milestone after Airbus signed an agreement on the project with Tianjin Free Trade Zone Investment Company Ltd. and Aviation Industry Corporation of China, Ltd. in April 2023. The expansion project is planned to enter into service at the end of 2025, Airbus said in a statement. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye

STORY: Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: BURSA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gokmen Space Aviation Training Center 2. various of annual conference of Association of Space Explorers (ASE) STORYLINE: The annual conference of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) started on Monday in the Turkish city of Bursa, gathering dozens of astronauts and pioneers in the space industry from around the world. The ASE's 34th Planetary Congress, which runs until Friday, attracted more than 70 representatives from around 20 countries and offers a series of technical sessions, seminars and student meetings. Many prominent names in the industry, including world-renowned astronauts, would be sharing their experiences, including Chinese astronaut Fei Junlong. Speaking at the opening of the event, Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir urged the global community to work together and develop the space i

China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation

STORY: China's C919 jetliner goes into commercial operation DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plane arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport 2. various of the plane being greeted with a water salute 3. various of the plane STORYLINE: The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. The flight, operated by China Eastern Airlines, took off as MU9191 at 10:32 a.m. from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with 128 passengers on board. The plane was greeted with a water salute after touching down at Beijing Capital International Airport at 12:31 p.m. on Sunday. The C919 is China's first self-developed trunk jetliner in accordance with international airworthiness standards and owns independent intellectual property rights. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beiji

Remarkable journey of China's C919 from blueprint to commercial flight

STORY: Remarkable journey of China's C919 from blueprint to commercial flight DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the C919 jetliner landing in Beijing on Sunday 2. various of the development and testing phases of the C919 STORYLINE: The C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, completed its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing on Sunday, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market. The C919 project was launched in 2007. Developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC), the first C919 aircraft rolled off the production line in Shanghai in November 2015. The plane conducted a successful maiden flight in 2017. In the following years, the C919 conducted several test flights in different locations to test its capabilities. The C919 has gone through tests in various types of extreme natural environments including high temperature, high humidity, severe cold, gusts and free

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

(230422) -- HARBIN, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from the aviation model association of Harbin Institute of Technology launch a model airplane on campus in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on April 22, 2023. Activities are held in Harbin Institute of Technology to celebrate the upcoming Space Day of China, which falls on April 24. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

(230422) -- HARBIN, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from the aviation model association of Harbin Institute of Technology launch a rocket on campus in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on April 22, 2023. Activities are held in Harbin Institute of Technology to celebrate the upcoming Space Day of China, which falls on April 24. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

(230422) -- HARBIN, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from the aviation model association of Harbin Institute of Technology prepares to launch a rocket on campus in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on April 22, 2023. Activities are held in Harbin Institute of Technology to celebrate the upcoming Space Day of China, which falls on April 24. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

CHINA-HARBIN-SPACE DAY OF CHINA (CN)

(230422) -- HARBIN, April 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from the aviation model association of Harbin Institute of Technology prepares to launch a rocket on campus in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on April 22, 2023. Activities are held in Harbin Institute of Technology to celebrate the upcoming Space Day of China, which falls on April 24. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)

Exhibition kicks off to commemorate 100th anniversary of Russia's Civil Aviation Day

STORY: Exhibition kicks off to commemorate 100th anniversary of Russia's Civil Aviation Day DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport 2. various of the launching ceremony of the exhibition and exhibits STORYLINE: An exhibition was launched at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of civil aviation in Russia. The exhibition, which showcases the history of Russian aviation, will be open to visitors for 12 months, until February 2024. More than 180 exhibits, including aircraft parts, pilot suits, technical models, and multimedia biographies of aviation heroes, represent all stages of the development of Russian aviation. On Feb. 9, 1923, the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) adopted a resolution of the Council of Labor and Defense "on the assignment of technical supervision of air lines to the main directorate of the air fleet and on

Model flying car succeeds in test-drive

Model flying car succeeds in test-drive

KAWASHIMA, Japan - A man operates a model flying car which completed a successful test-drive Aug. 27 in Kawashima, Gifu Prefecture. The model, one-third of the full-size version, is able to run on roads with its wings folded up (shown in photo). A Gifu industrial group has been developing the vehicle since 1997 to help boost aviation technology.

China testing three large amphibious aircraft

STORY: China testing three large amphibious aircraft DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of AG600M aircraft STORYLINE: China has put three AG600M aircraft, a full-configuration firefighting model belonging to the AG600 large amphibious aircraft family, into flight test missions. The third AG600M firefighting aircraft prototype successfully completed its first flight test mission on Friday in Zhuhai. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the country's leading plane-maker, said that during the 13-minute flight, the aircraft carried out a series of planned flight tests. The AVIC said that the aircraft performed well, and all of its systems were operating stably. The AG600, codenamed Kunlong, is vital aeronautical equipment for China's emergency-rescue system. The AG600M is specifically designed to combat forest fires. Its maximum take-off weight is 60 tonnes, with a water-carrying capacity of up to 12 tonnes and a flight r

First C919 jet delivered to China Eastern Airlines

STORY: First C919 jet delivered to China Eastern Airlines DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony of C919's delivery to China Eastern Airlines 2. various of the maiden flight 3. various of the celebration at the airport for the jet 4. various of the jet at airport STORYLINE: The first C919 large passenger aircraft was delivered to its first customer, China Eastern Airlines, on Friday. It is the first time ever for China's civil aviation transport market to have an indigenously-developed mainline jetliner. The aircraft completed its maiden flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport during the delivery process. The 164-seater aircraft comes with a two-class cabin layout, consisting of business class and economy class. After delivery, it will undergo more than 100 hours of empty aircraft verification test flights, with stops including Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. The

China's C919 jet obtains approval for production

STORY: China's C919 jet obtains approval for production DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:27 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1 various of certificate awarding ceremony 2 various of C919 aircrafts STORYLINE: China's domestically developed C919 large jetliner received its production certificate on Tuesday, meaning the model can enter mass production. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919's developer, received the certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) East China Regional Administration. The plane conducted its successful maiden flight in 2017. It obtained the type certificate in late September, which indicates that the C919's design meets airworthiness standards and environmental requirements. The first C919 aircraft is expected to be delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Airshow China in eyes of foreign visitors, exhibitors

STORY: Airshow China in eyes of foreign visitors, exhibitors DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:16 LOCATION: ZHUHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Airshow China 2022 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA CARINA KUPPER, Senior project manager, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai 4. STANDUP 2 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA CARINA KUPPER, Senior project manager, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MD REZOAN AHMED, Student from Belt and Road School of Beijing Normal University 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANDREW VANDERMEULEN, Headmaster of Zhuhai International School 9. STANDUP 4 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, was held in the southern Chinese port city of Zhuhai from Nov. 8 to Nov. 13. During the event, China unveiled an array of new

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

(221113) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A C919 large passenger aircraft is seen at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Hong Zehua)

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

(221113) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Models of Airbus A350, A330 and A220 commercial aircraft are on display at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Hong Zehua)

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

Xinhua Headlines: Airshow China displays advanced technology, shared market

(221113) -- GUANGZHOU, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- AG600M, an amphibious firefighting aircraft codenamed "Kunlong," conducts a water-dropping demonstration at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 11, 2022. (Xinhua/Hong Zehua)