# AECC

China’s Hydrogen Aviation Leap: A Megawatt-Class Milestone for the ‘Low-Altitude Economy’

China has successfully conducted the world's first flight test of a megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine on a 7.5-ton unmanned transport aircraft. This achievement validates China's end-to-end technical capabilities in hydrogen aviation and underscores the strategic importance of its 'low-altitude economy' initiatives.

NeTe2026年4月5日 13:58

#Hydrogen Aviation#AEP100#AECC

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China’s Hydrogen Ambitions Take Flight with Landmark Megawatt-Class Engine Test

China has successfully flight-tested the AEP100, the world’s first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine on a 7.5-ton UAV. The 16-minute flight marks a major technological leap for zero-emission aviation and positions China as a leader in the next generation of regional aerospace propulsion.

NeTe2026年4月4日 18:28

#AECC#Hydrogen Propulsion#AEP100