Brave entry into the low altitude economic track, "Made in Wuhu" general aviation aircraft "landing" in Africa
Recently, in the production workshop of China Electronics Technology Wuhu Diamond Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., engineers are busy making final adjustments to two small DA42M-NG aircraft. After passing the debugging, these two general aviation aircraft will be declared for export to Nigeria, marking the successful landing of the "Wuhu made" aircraft in the African market.
As one of the representatives of new quality productivity, low altitude economy is an important track for China's strategic emerging industries. The outline of the 15th Five Year Plan specifies the cultivation and growth of emerging and future industries, and proposes to promote the healthy and orderly development of the low altitude economy.
Anhui is the third province in China and the first in the Yangtze River Delta region to pilot a comprehensive reform of low altitude airspace management. As early as 2013, Wuhu aimed to establish an aviation industry park for the low altitude economy. It is one of the first comprehensive demonstration zones for the general aviation industry in China and an important low altitude equipment base. It has attracted nearly 200 core and related enterprises to settle in, creating a full industry chain covering complete aircraft, drones, engines, propellers, avionics systems, and low altitude operations. The goal of "producing a domestically produced general aviation aircraft without leaving the park" has been basically achieved, and one general aviation aircraft can be produced in 60 days.
China Electronics Technology Wuhu Diamond Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is the first aircraft manufacturing enterprise in China to have dual certification of "foreign TC certificate+Chinese PC certificate". It focuses on the research and development and production of general aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, composite materials and other products. Its main model, the DA42 series twin engine four seater aircraft, has consistently ranked first in the domestic market share for seven consecutive years, with a cumulative delivery of over 100 aircraft. Since exporting its first aircraft in 2025, the company has continuously expanded into emerging markets, and this export to Africa is an important attempt. Previously, the company had delivered 4 DA42NG general fixed wing aircraft to Thai customers.
The customs have provided strong support in key areas such as inspection and clearance, tax reduction and exemption, which not only helped us save capital costs, but also significantly shortened the clearance time, making our general aviation aircraft more competitive in the international market, "said He Jianxin, the customs officer of China Electronics Technology Wuhu Diamond Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
It is reported that Wuhu Customs, a subsidiary of Hefei Customs, focuses on the demands of enterprises and has launched a series of "flight assistance" measures to help the low altitude economy industry take off. This customized tax reduction and fee reduction policy service package guides enterprises to make good use of import tax preferential policies for major technical equipment, maintenance aviation equipment, etc; Collect and analyze domestic and international aviation industry technical standards and regulations, promote core technological innovation of enterprises, and ensure the smooth export of Wuhu produced aviation aircraft, comprehensive avionics systems, and other products throughout the entire process; Create a "one-stop" customs clearance model, comprehensively solve problems such as container inspection and origin confirmation, and quickly respond to and solve enterprise demands.
The popularity of Wuhu Airlines' products in overseas markets, from aircraft body kits to general aviation aircraft, demonstrates the hard power and innovation of "Made in China". By 2025, the export value of airplanes and other aircraft in Wuhu City will reach 54.35 million yuan, achieving a "zero breakthrough" in the export of this category.
During the 15th Five Year Plan period, Anhui will vigorously develop ten emerging industries such as low altitude economy and commercial aerospace, and Wuhu City will build five research and development center clusters including low altitude economy. The relevant person in charge of Wuhu Customs stated that they will provide greater convenience to help cultivate and strengthen strategic emerging industries, injecting strong momentum into the globalization of "Made in Wuhu".