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Maiden flight
Published: Oct 30, 2025 11:46 PM
A helicopter independently developed by China, the Boying T1400, completes its maiden flight in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on October 30, 2025, marking the advent of the ton-level era for the low-altitude economy. The helicopter can carry a load equivalent to the weight of approximately 13 adults and boasts a battery life of over eight hours. Photo: VCG

A helicopter independently developed by China, the Boying T1400, completes its maiden flight in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on October 30, 2025, marking the advent of the "ton-level era" for the low-altitude economy. The helicopter can carry a load equivalent to the weight of approximately 13 adults and boasts a battery life of over eight hours. Photo: VCG