Homemade civilian turboshaft engine gets bulk orders

Aero Engine Corp of China's new AES100 turboshaft engine, developed for civilian use, has been approved for mass production and has received its first orders, the company announced on Thursday.

The Civil Aviation Administration of China's Central and Southern Regional Administration issued the engine's production certificate to AECC South Industry at a conference in Zhuzhou, Hunan province. AECC South Industry, a subsidiary of AECC, specializes in small and mid-size aircraft engines.

At the same event, AECC signed sales and lease contracts with Shenzhen-based drone maker United Aircraft. Deliveries of the AES100 are planned before the end of next year.