China’s independently developed 10-ton-class electric commercial aircraft, the CE-25A, completed its first crewed flight using its intelligent flight in East China’s Shandong Province on Saturday, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The CE-25A aircraft carried two pilots and a flight test engineer during the flight, operating normally with all
China's 10-ton electric commercial aircraft makes successful maiden manned flight
In short
The CE-25A took to the skies on Saturday in East China’s Shandong Province for its inaugural crewed test mission. Supported by an advanced intelligent flight system, the aircraft carried a crew of two pilots and a flight test engineer. All systems operated normally throughout the duration of the trial, confirming the initial stability of the aircraft.
Key points
- The aircraft successfully tested its built-in intelligent flight system during the initia…: The aircraft successfully tested its built-in intelligent flight system during the initial crewed trial.
- This successful flight marks a major achievement for China's independently developed 10-t…: This successful flight marks a major achievement for China's independently developed 10-ton-class electric commercial aviation program.
- COMAC confirmed the operational stability of the platform as it progresses through crewed…: COMAC confirmed the operational stability of the platform as it progresses through crewed flight testing phases.