On December 30, 2025, China's self - developed "Xiangyun" AS700 manned airship achieved a significant milestone by successfully obtaining the nation's inaugural production license (PC certificate) for a domestically - produced manned airship. This momentous event signifies that China's first manned airship, developed in strict compliance with airworthiness standards, has officially stepped into the mass - production phase. Moreover, it lays a solid foundation for large - scale delivery and subsequent commercial operations.

It's worth noting that the AS700 had already secured the type certificate (TC certificate) back in December 2023. Since the dawn of 2024, the dedicated airship team has carried out an impressive number of over 187 sorties across various scenarios. These sorties have collectively accumulated a remarkable total of 602 hours of safe test flights. Additionally, the team has established a comprehensive full - process quality control system, equipping itself with the necessary capabilities for industrialization.