China’s first C909 air ambulance just landed in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province! 🚑✈️ This domestic baby from Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. is a game-changer for medical rescue missions across the Chinese mainland.
What’s so cool about the C909? Check out its specs:
- Max payload: 10 tonnes 💪
- Range: 3,700 km 🌏 (that’s like Dhaka to Bali!)
- High-altitude ops: Ready for airports up in the mountains 🏔️
- Flexible layout: Hauls medical teams, airlifts patients, even remote-area aid 🚁
Flying-Dragon General Aviation Co., Ltd. 26 the first local GA company approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China 26 now has this beast in its fleet. They already rock emergency rescues, police flights, aerial surveys and short-haul transport.
Plus, Zhengzhou just launched an aviation medical alliance with 40+ members from healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, insurance and public services. The goal? Scale up air medical services with the C909, boosting public health and emergency response all over the country.
For young professionals and tech fans in South and Southeast Asia, this is a reminder of how homegrown innovation can save lives and bridge remote communities. Stay tuned for more updates on China’s next-gen aircraft flying high for social good! 🌟
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First C909 medical rescue aircraft delivered in central China
cgtn.com
