Chinese couple flies over Atlantic Ocean in domestically manufactured plane

On April 9, a Chinese couple arrived at the Cape Verde Islands in Africa after nine hours in the cockpit of a China-made Y-12 aircraft.

The flight, covering a total distance of 2,700 kilometers, set a new record. The couple’s itinerary started from Fortaleza, Brazil, and ventured over the Atlantic Ocean before reaching its final destination.

The Y-12 is a twin-engine utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group. Its maximum range, about 1,340 kilometers, was adjusted to 2,700 kilometers before the flight.