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Volume 14,Issue 3 Autumn 2012

MA 600F Civil Freighter Receives Type Certification

新舟600F民用货机喜获“准生证”

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After spending more than six years in development, the Modern Ark 600F (MA 600F) freighter was issued type certification by the CAAC in August, marking the completion of all research and development tasks of the project. With its official certification, the MA 600F was formally launched into the global air cargo transportation market.

The MA 600F freighter was developed by AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. (AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group)) according to the design of the Modern Ark 600 (MA 600) passenger aircraft. Thus, the MA 600F inherited the characteristic safety, economy and reliability of the MA 600 passenger aircraft. In addition, the MA 600F is equipped with a container freight loading system, its cabin meeting Level E requirements. The jewel in the project’s crown, however, is its newly developed advanced freight loading system, mainly composed of steel balls and rollers, facilities for freight stowage and the incorporation of large cargo doors. Also featured are its unique freight loading and manufacturing assembly technologies. All these improvements come together to boost the freight cabin's loading capability up to 6.1 thousand kg.

When the MA 600F is launched into operation, it will fill the void of a freighter series of the MA 600 in the market.

In accordance with the characteristics of domestic air cargo transportation, the AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) plans to launch the MA 600F freighters into the markets of China's provincial capitals and 2nd and 3rd tier cities, while meeting the demands of the high efficiency transport of high value products over distances of up to 600 km. In addition, the capabilities of the MA 600F will allow it to venture into markets serving nations with either numerous islands or poor overland transport conditions.

Yemenia, the Republic of Yemen's state owned airline, has already signed an agreement with AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. to purchase 2 MA 600F freighters and is anticipated to be the launch customer of the aircraft. The first MA 600F freighter is predicted to be delivered in the second half of next year. The AVIC Aircraft Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary company of the AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry (Group)) is also accelerating the research and development of its Modern Ark 700 aircraft, a new generation turboprop aircraft designed for regional flights. The aircraft is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of domestically produced civil aircraft in the global market.

经过6年多的努力,新舟600F民用货机终于在8月份取得了民航局颁发的型号合格证。这标志着该型飞机已完成全部研发取证工作,将正式进入全球货运市场。

新舟600F民用货机是中航工业西飞在新舟600客机基础上研制的货运型飞机。该机继承了新舟系列机型良好的安全性、经济性和可靠性,并新增集装货物装载系统,飞机货舱满足E级货舱的要求。新舟600F民用货机最大亮点是新研了具有国际先进水平的滚珠滚棒货物装载系统、货运设施以及大尺寸货舱门设计和装配技术。这些改进,提升了飞机货物装载能力,使新舟600F民用货机的装载能力达到6100公斤。

新舟600F民用货机投入市场后,填补了新舟系列飞机货运型号的空白。

中航工业西飞将根据国内航空货运发展特点,优先布局省会城市以及二三线城市之间航空货运市场,以实现航空公司在600km航线内进行高价值物品的高效率运输。同时将海外一些岛屿众多、陆路交通不便的国家作为新舟600F飞机的潜在市场加以开拓。

也门共和国的国有航空公司已与中航工业西飞签署了2架新舟600F民用货机的购销合同,将成为该型飞机的首家用户。预计首架货机将于明年下半年交付运行。中航飞机正加快推进全新一代涡桨支线飞机—新舟700飞机研制,以进一步增强国产民机的市场竞争力。

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