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Beijing, August 1 (Reporters Qiu Chaoyi and Fan Haotian) The reporter learned from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China: At 9:19 on August 1, the "Xiangyun" AS700 manned airship independently developed by the Special Flight Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China took off from Zhanghe Airport in Jingmen City, Hubei Province, passing through local tourist attractions such as Zhanghe Lake Island. After a flight of 1 hour and 58 minutes, it returned smoothly at 11:17, successfully completing the first low-altitude tourism application scenario demonstration flight.

According to reports, this demonstration flight mainly simulates the application scenario of low-altitude tourism. The airship flies at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour and a flight altitude of 500 meters in a cruising state. The cabin is equipped with large viewing side windows. The moderate flight speed and suitable low altitude allow tourists to have a more stable and safe riding experience.

It is reported that the AS700 manned airship is the first modern manned airship in China developed by the Special Aircraft Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. The airship can achieve short-distance and vertical take-off and landing, and can be used in the fields of aerial sightseeing, emergency rescue, urban security, and aerial geophysical exploration. The maximum flight time is 10 hours and the maximum number of passengers is 10. The AS700 manned airship insists on independent innovation and has made breakthroughs in many key technologies. It has obtained the type certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which has effectively improved my country's manned airship development capabilities and technical level.

People's Daily (Page 07, August 2, 2024)