China's independently-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has successfully completed the velocity minimum unstick (VMU) flight test on Friday in Pucheng in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
The test, carried out with the purpose of determining the lowest takeoff speed of an aircraft, laid a solid foundation for the safety and certification of subsequent validation flights of AG600.
The successful completion of the test indicates that all critical test subjects with high risks related to the AG600 aircraft, including stall characteristics, flutter, minimum control speed in flight and on the ground, and minimum takeoff speed, have been successfully accomplished.
The VMU test is one of the most challenging and high-risk subject for test flight of cargo aircraft.
China's AG600 amphibious aircraft passes velocity minimum unstick test
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with representatives of the advisory board of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing on Friday. Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that China's economy continues to be on a generally steady, sound and upward trajectory.
China is accelerating the implementation of a package of incremental policies to strive toward achieving its annual economic and social development goals, Ding said.
Noting that China's economic advantages in various areas are being consolidated and enhanced, and the development momentum stimulated by reform and innovation is getting stronger and stronger, Ding said that those will effectively promote the stability and long-term development of China's economy.
Reiterating that China remains firmly committed to supporting economic globalization and will continue to be more open to the outside world and eager to share development achievements with the world, Ding expressed his hope that all members of the advisory board will continue to actively provide insights and support the development of China's economy and education sector.
Tim Cook, chairman of the advisory board and other representatives spoke at the meeting, saying that China has many development opportunities in the future and expressing their willingness to continue expanding investment and cooperation with China to strive for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
Chinese vice premier meets Tsinghua University advisors
