The first C909 medical aircraft — a specialized derivative of China’s domestically developed regional jet — was delivered to China Flying-Dragon General Aviation Co Ltd in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Tuesday. The handover marks a significant step forward in the serialized development of homegrown commercial aircraft.

The aircraft will be used for missions including emergency rescue, long-range medical services, and critical care transportation.

Designed with a maximum payload of 10 metric tons and a range of up to 3,700 kilometers, the C909 medical aircraft can also take off and land at ultra-high-altitude airports.

Its cabin can be flexibly reconfigured to meet diverse rescue needs, supporting scenarios such as the deployment of medical teams, providing assistance in remote areas, and transporting injured or critically ill patients.