China's domestically developed large engine AEF1200, along with other star products, made their debut at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, which opened in the southern coastal city of Zhuhai on Tuesday.
The AEF1200 stands out among the 67 products the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has brought to the exhibition, and nearly half of the products are making their debut. The powerful engine is designed to support future models of large transport aircraft.
"We can see here our major products for gas turbine engine (military and) civil aircraft, like the AEF1200 which we put in a prominent position. This is China's first model with large bypass ratio and high thrust," said Yang Lufeng, vice general manager of the AECC.
The AECC has also set up general aviation and low-altitude economy exhibition zones at the airshow, showcasing diverse products that accommodate emerging markets and new application scenarios.
"Here we have the AEP100 engine that supports general aviation and low-altitude economy, which we have full intellectual property rights. A dual-engine setup can support up to 10-ton transportation aircraft, while our small turbofan engine can be the power choice for high-altitude drones," Yang said.
The airshow will run till Nov. 17.
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China-developed AEF1200 engine makes debut at 15th Airshow China
China's waterway passenger traffic during the five-day May Day holiday is projected to reach 7.75 million trips, more than 11 percent higher year on year as sailing continue to gain popularity as a holiday activity in recent years.
The holiday, celebrated annually from May 1-5, is one of China's busiest travel and leisure periods, as people across the country take advantage of the time off to relax, travel and seek out entertaining activities.
Nighttime sightseeing tours are already seeing significant growth this holiday period, with riverfront cities like Liuzhou, Guangzhou, and Ningbo reporting heightened interest.
In Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Liujiang River -- dubbed the "Hundred-Mile Liujiang" for its scenic waterfront -- is expected to attract 38,400 night cruise passengers during the holiday.
"It feels so comfortable and pleasant in this gentle breeze," said a passenger aboard a river ship.
Guangdong Province's Pearl River cruises have sold tickets for over 900 trips that will take place during the five-day holiday, serving more than 150,000 passengers. To enhance tourism appeal, operators introduced combo tickets bundling daytime river tours with visits to the Guangdong Provincial Museum.
Meanwhile, eco-friendly electric vessels, praised for reduced noise and emissions, dominated the night cruise fleet in the provincial capital of Guangzhou.
In preparation for increased passenger flows, maritime authorities prioritized safety checks on new-energy ships, including inspections of battery systems and crew training.
"We focused on conducting a safety hazard inspection of the battery power equipment of new energy ships and strengthened the inspection of the crew's operation ability of the battery power equipment," said Yao Zhi, vice-captain of the Xihe maritime patrol enforcement brigade under the Neigang Maritime Safety Administration in Guangzhou.
In Ningbo, another coastal city in east China's Zhejiang Province, the estuary of the Yuyao, Fenghua and Yong Rivers has been designated as the starting point of the "Three Rivers Night Tour" route, offering views of the city's bridges and waterfront landmarks.
Local officials implemented real-time monitoring of cruise operations to ensure safety.
"By setting a night cruise ship live monitoring special channel, we provide full-process safety protection for passengers from the moment they board the ship until they all disembark. We focus on conducting full coverage inspections of vessels in the waters around passing passenger ships," said Zhao Houyong, vice-captain of the Jiangxia maritime patrol enforcement brigade of the Sanjiangkou Maritime Safety Administration in Ningbo.
China's waterway to handle over 7.7 mln passenger trips in May Day holiday
