Core Insights - The event "New Heaven and Earth - Technology Achievements Release Conference" focused on China's independent innovation achievements in the aviation sector, showcasing three breakthrough technologies: C909 medical aircraft, aircraft lightning protection technology system, and the micro-hovering flapping-wing flying device "Mechanical Hummingbird" [1][3] Group 1: C909 Medical Aircraft - The C909 medical aircraft is designed as a modular multi-purpose medical aircraft with ICU capabilities, serving as an "air ambulance" for critical patients [4] - The development team of the C909 medical aircraft took over 900 days to complete numerous specialized tests and submitted hundreds of compliance reports to obtain airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration [6] - The C909 is seen as a pioneer in China's commercial jet aircraft sector, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of aviation medical rescue [4][6] Group 2: Aircraft Lightning Protection Technology - The aircraft lightning protection technology system addresses a critical issue, as a civil aviation aircraft encounters lightning strikes on average once a year, with traditional protection methods failing at high speeds [6][8] - The technology was developed by Hefei Aerospace Electric Physics Technology Co., which has spent 30 years overcoming three major challenges in lightning protection [8] - The ultimate goal of this technology is to ensure that every Chinese-made aircraft can safely operate in severe weather conditions [8] Group 3: Mechanical Hummingbird - The "Mechanical Hummingbird" is a micro-hovering flapping-wing flying device that utilizes biomimicry based on the flight principles of hummingbirds and insects, opening new dimensions for micro flying device applications [8][9] - This flying device is expected to play significant roles in various fields such as law enforcement, emergency rescue, security, and inspection [9] - The development team is actively working on expanding the range of flying devices, aiming for the "artificial hummingbird" to operate alongside real hummingbirds in the near future [9]
聚焦自主创新 三项突破性航空技术成果在京发布