China's homegrown AG600 “Kunlong” aircraft

An AG600 large amphibious aircraft on a flight test on water, Jingmen, Hubei Province. China's homegrown AG600 “Kunlong” aircraft received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China on April 20, 2025. This signals that the AG600, the world's largest civil amphibious aircraft in terms of takeoff weight, has been approved for market entry after completing rigorous testing and verification. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China has made significant progress in the fields of science and technology, producing a series of major original breakthroughs. XINHUA / PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE AVIATION INDUSTRY CORPORATION OF CHINA