In Sept., AC332 was exhibited publicly for the first time during the 6th China Helicopter Expo, attracting extensive attention from media and the public.
Early in December, AC332 officially entered the airworthiness verification test flight phase.
Year-end Review of AC332 helicopter:
In 2023, AVIC brand-new 4-ton-class advanced twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter AC332 marked a new beginning.
On April 7th, AC332 helicopter completed its first flight in Tianjin.
On December 5th, the AVIC #AC332 begun avionic subsystems airworthiness verification test flight in Jiansanjiang, Heilongjiang Province, which marks that AC332 has officially entered the airworthiness flight-test phase.
Carries 6 tons of water and flies at 55 meters above the ground! Recently, AVIC MA60 firefighting aircraft successfully completed its first ultra-low-altitude water drop test flight in Suining, China’s Southwest Sichuan Province.📷
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport handles 15 million passengers and 130,000 tons of cargo and mail each year. After completion and operation, it will serve as the main gateway for Angola to the world, benefiting about 415 million people in southern Africa.
The Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport, designed by AVIC INTL, is located 40 kilometers southeast of Luanda, the capital of Angola. It is the most comprehensive and largest new international airport project completed by Chinese enterprises overseas in one go.
On #WinterSolstice, the beginning of the frosty season. The AVICers are busy, giving our “plateau elves” AC311A helicopters a cozy layer of aircraft coats, to protect them from the cold winter.📷
Driven by love, AVIC volunteers have been conveying the charm of aviation to the children in Bagan Township, China’s northwest Qinghai Province, giving them the opportunity to learn about aircraft, create models, and participate in aero modeling competitions.
On Nov. 23, Aero Asia 2023 opened in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. AVIC showcased the entire industry chain to demonstrate new development and new capabilities in the field of general aviation using physical aircraft, models, sand table, display board, multimedia, and other forms.
On Nov. 9th, the Third Air Silk Road International Aviation Cooperation Forum was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The Forum is to promote higher-quality and higher-level development under the Belt and Road Initiative.
#Beltandroad
Located 40 kilometers southeast of Luanda, the capital of Angola, AIAAN is a key project jointly built by China and Angola in the field of aviation infrastructure. It is the most functional and largest new international airport project completed by Chinese enterprises overseas.
We are pleased to inform that the opening ceremony of the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), built by CATIC-ENG, was held in #Luanda on Nov. 10th.
Jun., 2018, evacuated 128 forest police personnel from a fire site.
Jul., 2019, carried out an emergency search and rescue mission for missing travelers in Lushan, Jiangxi.
The outstanding performance of the AC313 in the field of emergency rescue!
Sept.,2010, flew to Mount Everest Base Camp to conduct drills.
Jul., 2016, urgently transported heatstroke patients to Baicheng, Jilin, ensuring timely medical treatment for the patients.
On November 5th, the 6th #China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai, and AVIC participated in the #CIIE again and conducted an on-site signing ceremony for important import procurement contracts.
#CIIE2023
Let's take a look at the wonderful fire-fighting moments on the scene of emergency drill!
In AVIC aviation emergency rescue drill, AG600M aircraft, MA60 aircraft and AC313 helicopter dropped a total of 70 tons of water and achieved the expected firefighting effect.
The drill can be said to be China's largest domestic multi-aircraft integrated real-life exercise that set 4 emergency rescue scenarios, and 8 aircraft carried out disaster reconnaissance, situation monitoring, communication relay, accurate firefighting, rapid delivery, etc.
Today is #BeginningofWinter, one of the 24 solar terms that heralds the arrival of the coldest season. As the temperature drops and nature rests, let’s warm our hearts with the enchanting winter wonderland created by Y12 with AVIC.