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中国航空发动机集团有限公司计划为AEP100涡轮螺旋桨机型申请认证 2026-04-29
Aero Engine Corp of China plans to obtain the type certificate for its new model of turboprop engine, the AEP100, in 2027. Aero Engine Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft engine manufacturer, plans to obtain the type certificate for its new model of turboprop engine, the AEP100, in 2027, according to a project leader.
"The AEP100 engine has entered the final stage of the type certification process. We are working with the Civil Aviation Administration of China to advance relevant work, planning to obtain the type certificate next year," said Yuan An, general manager of AE General Aviation Power Tech (Shanghai) Co Ltd, an AECC subsidiary specializing in general-aviation engines.
He said the certification process for the AEP100 is proceeding faster than that of the AES100 turboshaft engine, because both models use the same core engine, and that will extensively shorten the certification procedures for the AEP100's core engine.
A type certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China is the mandatory regulatory approval for aircraft and components in China. It formally certifies that the product meets all applicable airworthiness, safety, noise and emissions standards, and is the legal prerequisite for the product to be made, sold, installed on civil aircraft, and operated in Chinese airspace.
According to Yuan, the AEP100 is mainly tailored for the W5000 cargo drone built by Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale, which is poised to kick off test flights soon.
"We have received positive feedback from Air White Whale about the AEP100 as our model features state-of-the-art performance, with several technical indicators exceeding those of foreign rivals. The AEP100 has also delivered good stability — it has been mounted on W5000 prototypes for ground tests over the past year and has maintained steady performance throughout the period. Moreover, the engine offers robust power, enabling the W5000 to outperform its original designed capabilities," the executive said, adding that the W5000 will complete its maiden flight in the near future, marking a landmark milestone for the AEP100 engine.
Source: China Daily
