Following a series of successful ground evaluations, the AG600 manufactured by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC, China’s state-owned aerospace conglomerate) is expected to take off from land for the first time later this month. It’s first departure from sea is planned a few months later, during the second half of this year. Our sister publication, Cargo Facts reports:
http://cargofacts.com/avic-readies-amphibious-ag600-for-maiden-flight-by-months-end/