China Grants Production License for AES100 Engine, Boosting Aviation Industry

The AES100 engine, a 1000-kilowatt class civil turboshaft engine, has been granted a production license, marking a significant milestone in the development of China's low-altitude economy and general aviation industry. This engine, developed independently by China, adheres to international aviation standards and has overcome more than 200 key technologies. It is designed to be safe, economical, easy to maintain, and adaptable to various environments. The AES100 engine can be fitted to 5-6 tonne twin-engine helicopters, 3-4 tonne single-engine helicopters, and tiltrotor aircraft, making it suitable for a range of missions including transportation, tourism, patrol, law enforcement, and rescue operations.

The production license for the AES100 engine was formally accepted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region on December 19, 2023. The China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the manufacturing of the AES100 engine, is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.

The AES100 engine's production license was officially announced at a summary meeting of its development project. This license not only signifies the engine's transition from the design and development phase to mass production but also lays a solid foundation for its market entry and the advancement of low-altitude equipment. The engine's production license was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region, and the China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.

The AES100 engine is a critical component for various aircraft, including helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft. It can be used in a variety of missions, from transportation and tourism to patrol, law enforcement, and rescue operations. The engine's production license was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region, and the China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.

The AES100 engine's production license was officially announced at a summary meeting of its development project. This license not only signifies the engine's transition from the design and development phase to mass production but also lays a solid foundation for its market entry and the advancement of low-altitude equipment. The engine's production license was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region, and the China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.

The AES100 engine's production license was officially announced at a summary meeting of its development project. This license not only signifies the engine's transition from the design and development phase to mass production but also lays a solid foundation for its market entry and the advancement of low-altitude equipment. The engine's production license was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region, and the China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.

The AES100 engine's production license was officially announced at a summary meeting of its development project. This license not only signifies the engine's transition from the design and development phase to mass production but also lays a solid foundation for its market entry and the advancement of low-altitude equipment. The engine's production license was granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China's Southern Region, and the China Aviation Power South Industry Co., Ltd. is expected to complete the production process by April 2025. This development signifies that China now has the capability to independently design and manufacture advanced civil turboshaft engines, establishing a complete supply chain for such engines.