16 February 2017

News Story: World's largest amphibian aircraft passes engine tests

GUANGZHOU, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The AG600, the world's largest amphibian aircraft, has successfully passed engine tests and is expected to make its maiden flight in the first half of 2017, according to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co. Ltd. on Tuesday.

The AG600 rolled off a production line in the southern city of Zhuhai last July, and has since undergone a series of rigorous tests.

Between Feb. 11 and 13, all four of its engines performed excellently in tests, according to the company.

Read the full story at Xinhua