Amphibious plane set for water trials

Engineers prepare massive AG600 for takeoff, landing at reservoir

The world's largest amphibious aircraft, China's AG600, is scheduled for its first water takeoff and landing in the second half of this year, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China.

The aircraft made its maiden flight in late December, taking off and landing at an airport in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. It has now undergone three test flights using conventional runways.