Core Viewpoint - The AS700 manned airship, developed independently by China, has received the first production license issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, marking its entry into mass production and laying a solid foundation for large-scale delivery and commercial operation of domestic manned airships [1][4]. Group 1 - The AS700 airship has successfully completed over 187 flight tests, accumulating 602 hours of safe flight time, demonstrating its core capabilities for industrialization [4]. - The airship has established a comprehensive quality control system covering raw material procurement, component manufacturing, complete assembly, and factory testing [4]. - The mass production of this practical aircraft is expected to enhance China's civil aviation manufacturing ecosystem and provide innovative solutions for various scenarios such as low-altitude tourism, urban security, and cultural tourism consumption [4]. Group 2 - The type certificate (TC) and production certificate (PC) together form a complete regulatory closed-loop system from design approval to production approval [3]. - The AS700 airship successfully obtained the TC certificate in December 2023, prior to receiving the PC certificate [3].
国产载人飞艇AS700获首张生产许可证