Overview
- State and industry outlets report the hybrid‑propulsion aircraft completed its first flight in southwest China on Sunday.
- Chinese coverage highlights very short takeoff and landing performance from secondary roads, compact dirt strips, and grassy fields.
- Modular features include front loading, underslung cargo release, and optional float or ski kits for water and snow operations.
- Officials promote roles spanning international delivery, disaster response, ocean monitoring, maritime supervision, and weather modification, as reported by CGTN.
- The flight advances a program launched in 2024 after an earlier YH‑1000 variant flew in May 2025 and delivered roughly 400 kg, with trial operations previously signaled under policy permissions.