China Launches Asias Largest Helicopter

China's largest-ever civil helicopter got certification from the civil aviation administration, the country's civil aviation authority.

The move marks the official approval for the 13-tonne AC313, Asia's largest helicopter, to enter the market, said the Aviation Industry Corp of China, which developed and manufactured the helicopter.

The aircraft focuses on designs of maintainability, life reliability, indemnification and life cycle efficiency, and meets international safety standards, underlining China's abilities in the research and development of large helicopters.