China's light sports aircraft gains core independence with homegrown engine and avionics

With total deliveries exceeding 400, the "Aurora" aircraft has captured over 75 percent of the domestic market for lightweight sports aircraft and has accumulated over 220,000 hours of safe flight time, Xiao added.

The aircraft's international journey began in 2010 with its first export to Italy. In 2019, it received airworthiness certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration.

Currently, the "Aurora" aircraft is sold in overseas markets including the United States, Australia, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates, garnering widespread recognition for its design and handling, He, the founder, said.

"Our technology is surely internationally competitive. I'm proud of it," he stated, adding that the company now aims to further expand its global presence, with a particular focus on the European market.