AVIC Launches Assembly of New Helicopter

China's major aircraft manufacturer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), launched the assembly of AC332, a multi-purpose, civilian-use helicopter, in north China's Tianjin Municipality.
AC332 is an advanced dual-engine helicopter of four-tonne level. Equipped with high-performance rotor, two high-power engines and highly integrated avionics system, the helicopter was unveiled in December 2020.
According to AVIC, the helicopter can achieve a flight altitude of 6,000 meters, a voyage of 600 km and a load of 600 kg in areas with an altitude of 4,500 meters.
The helicopter, with a capacity of 10 passengers, can be used in various scenarios including emergency rescue, law enforcement, as well high-altitude and offshore operations.
AC332 is expected to make its maiden flight in 2022 and will be delivered by the end of 2024.
Under this background, The 37th China Helicopter Academic Exchange Conference & The 5th Annual Civil Helicopter Industry International Forum will be held on August 26th to 27th, 2021 in Nanjing, China. The forum was advised by Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, hosted by Chinese Helicopter Society and Nanjing University Of Aeronautics And Astronautics, supported by Shanghai General Aviation Association, organized by Nanjing Research Institute on Simulation Technique, China Helicopter Design and Research Institute, AVIC Changhe Aircraft Industry (Group) Corporation Ltd and Galleon (Shanghai) Consulting Co., Ltd. The forum will mainly focus on Policy Interpretation, Industry Data Sharing, Helicopter Design and R&D, New Technolgy Application, General Aviation Operation,  UAV Development, Helicopter MRO and Talents Cultivating.
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