Ruixiang General Aircraft Manufacturing

Ruixiang General Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company focused on the development and production of new energy general aircraft. It was established in October 2013 as a subordinate enterprise of the Liaoning General Aviation Research Institute (LGAA), following a joint investment by Shenyang Aerospace University Property Management Co., Ltd. and the LGAA. The company is based in Shenyang, a city known for its aviation and space industry.

Ruixiang develops, manufactures, sells, and services general aviation aircraft, with a particular specialization in electric and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The firm's product line includes several models that have received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Its flagship product, the Ruixiang RX1E, is a two-seater, all-electric, light-sport aircraft with a composite airframe. This model, first showcased in 2012, was China's first new energy two-seater general aircraft and received its CAAC type design approval in 2015. It is designed for pilot training, recreational flying, and short-haul transport. Other notable models include the RX1E-A, an extended-range version; the RX1E-S, a two-seat electric seaplane; and the RX4E, a four-seat electric aircraft. In early 2024, the company announced the successful maiden flight of a four-seat hydrogen internal combustion aircraft prototype.

The company's business model centers on the sale of these aircraft to clients such as flight training schools and general aviation companies. For instance, aircraft have been delivered to Sichuan Tengying Airlines and Gansu Huanghe General Aviation Co., Ltd. Ruixiang has mastered the fabrication processes for aerospace composite structures and holds certifications including AS9100D and GJB9001C-2017 for its quality management systems.

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