Fully assembled Shark aircraft awaiting delivery. (Photo by Shi Huaqing)

Technicians working on composite material production. (Photo by Shi Huaqing)

Technicians blending adhesive materials. (Photo by Shi Huaqing)

Technicians engaged in composite material production. (Photo by Shi Huaqing)

Recently, the production workshop of Czech-China Shark (Cangzhou) Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., located within the industrial cooperation base of the China-CEEC (Cangzhou) SME Cooperation Zone, has been bustling with activity. Processes such as composite material installation, painting, and final assembly are progressing in an orderly manner. Several Shark aircraft have been assembled and tested, ready for imminent delivery.

The Shark aircraft features a fuselage made from composite materials such as carbon fiber and aramid fiber, which offer advantages including high strength, lightweight build, long range, and low fuel consumption. With a single refueling, the aircraft can cover a flight distance of up to 1,660 kilometers, consuming only 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. It can be widely deployed across various low-altitude scenarios such as recreational aviation, emergency rescue, and aerial surveying. Currently, the company is making every effort to advance the localization of key components and to enhance its full-chain production capabilities spanning assembly, testing, and flight trials.

In recent years, the China-CEEC (Cangzhou) SME Cooperation Zone has relied on Czech-China Shark (Cangzhou) Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the Cangzhou Zhongjie Airport, and the Cangzhou Aviation Vocational College to promote the development of the low-altitude economy. This has fostered the growth of an integrated general aviation industry focused on three pillars: general aviation manufacturing and industrial incubation, aircraft maintenance and support services, and aviation training and educational programs.