Wing Loong drones used in disaster relief, weather study By ZHAO LEI | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2021-07-27 07:07 Share CLOSE A Wing Loong 2H disaster-assistance drone at an airport in Anshun, Guizhou province, on July 21, 20212. Provided to CHINA DAILY
China s Wing Loong series of unmanned aircraft have long been known for their strong combat capability, good performance in battles and popularity among foreign buyers.
Now, their manufacturer-the State-owned defense conglomerate Aviation Industry Corp of China-said the powerful machines are not only suited for theater reconnaissance and precision strikes, but can also serve a host of civilian purposes.
The most recent example, which involved a Wing Loong 2H that provided communication signals to people besieged by floods in Henan province, has gone viral in Chinese media and social networks, with internet users calling it a magic drone that helps to save lives.
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Suppliers buoy A220 output outlook By ZHU WENQIAN | China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-13 09:16 Share CLOSE SACI s production line for Airbus A220 tail cone in Shenyang, Liaoning province. [Photo provided to China Daily]
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it would continuously increase the production rate of the A220 aircraft, a model to which Chinese manufacturers contribute the biggest chunk of work compared with other Airbus plane models.
The A220, a small single-aisle aircraft for the 100- to 150-seat short-haul market segment, is a complement to the A320 family of aircraft. It is also the only Airbus model to have seen a stable production rate since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Stated differently, other Airbus models production rates declined in the aftermath of the pandemic.