Wusu city's first helicopter test flight success, which marks the end of the history of Wusu no aviation aircraft.
It is understood that the helicopter was introduced by Wusu Tianyun General Aviation Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as Wusu Tianyun Aviation) on August 23, the model for the General Aviation Co. Bell 407GX helicopters, test flights in Shixenzi City, Shandan Lake General Aviation Airport and achieved a complete success.
On August 25, the Xinjiang Civil Aviation Administration General Aviation Department, Wusu City, Shihezi City and other relevant leaders held a handover ceremony at the airport, Wusu City has become the first county-level city in Xinjiang to own civil aircraft.
It is understood that the Bell 407GX helicopter cost 28 million yuan, the aircraft is equipped with a full range of high-altitude medical rescue equipment, can take a pilot and six passengers. The maximum cruising speed is up to 246 kilometers per hour, the maximum range is 611 kilometers, and the maximum endurance is 3.8 hours.
In November 2013, Wusu Tianyun Aviation was granted a license by the Xinjiang Civil Aviation Bureau to build a general aviation company, joined by Rongli Energy Group Company and CNOOC Liye Painting Group Company. In July of this year, Wusu Tianyun Aviation was approved for official business registration, becoming the second professional helicopter airline in Xinjiang.