China's first polar fixed-wing plane lands at Antarctica's Dome A

On Jan. 8, China's first polar fixed-wing plane, Xueying 601, made a landmark landing at the airport of Kunlun Station at Dome A, about 4,000 meters above sea level. Xueying 601 took off from an airport near Zhongshan Station, reaching Kunlun Station after a flight of four hours and 45 minutes.

On Jan. 9, 2016, Xueying 601 completed a successful test flight in Antarctica, flying over Kunlun Station.

Xueying 601 is tailor-made for scientific research in Antarctica. It is equipped with dozens of technologies designed for the Antarctic environment. The plane not only transports scientists and equipment, it also serves as a mobile platform for experiments.