China's AG600 Large Amphibious Aircraft Receives First TIA, Enters Certification Flight Tests

Jul 24, 2024, 12:34 AM

China's AG600 large amphibious aircraft has received its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on July 23, marking a significant step towards its airworthiness certification. The AG600, designed for forest firefighting and water rescue missions, has now entered the phase of certification flight tests. This milestone lays the foundation for its future deployment as China's first independently developed large-sized special-purpose civil aircraft.