China Issues First Uncrewed Helo Type Certification For TD550

TD550 Photo credit: United Aircraft

TD550

Credit: United Aircraft
The United Aircraft TD500 co-axial uncrewed helicopter has attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking the first time China has issued such type certification. The privately run company said certification began in December 2023 and saw more than 2,600...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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